Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?
MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
Overview
Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services. These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma. Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee owner at MyPath.
To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the people you serve. When you join our team, you will be enrolled in our training program designed to build the skills and confidence needed to meet your job requirements and build your career with us.
As a Casual Direct Support Professional, you will:
Ensure safety and security, providing supervision at all times.
Instruct and assist students in carrying out their daily living activities, including self-care management and developing social, communication, and emotional regulation skills.
Assist in the classroom by providing guidance and acting as a role model for students.
Manage behavior of our students.
Demonstrate proactive, appropriate, and effective interactions with students while maintaining self-control during crisis interventions.
Qualifications
At least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
Valid WI driver's license with an acceptable driving record meeting company standards
Tolerance, understanding, and patience
Schedule Information
Casual staff work on various groups to fill open shifts as needed.
Employees who are interested in transferring to this position must have successfully completed their orientation period and must have a satisfactory performance and attendance record. Once a transfer is approved, there is paperwork that will be required to be filled out and turned in to HR before the transfer is finalized.
You will be required to fully work out at least a two-week notice before the transfer can occur and the transfer date must coincide with the start of a new pay period.
To maintain casual status eligibility, staff must work at least one shift per month.
Employees interested in dropping to casual status should take in to consideration how this will affect their benefits. Also remember - casual employees are not eligible for the student loan paydown program. Please contact your supervisor or the MyPath Support Services Benefits Department if you have questions regarding your benefits and eligibility.
Additional Information
MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.
Our Culture
At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:
Passion
Accountability
Teamwork
Openness
Continuous Learning and Innovation
As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!