Job description

NEW: $1,000 SIGN-ON Bonus! (Eligible after 90 days of employment!)

The Direct Support Professional role acts as direct supervision for clients in all Balance homes and programs. The Direct Support Professional (otherwise known as a DSP) provides support, supervision, and companionship to our clients. A regular day for a Balance DSP and her/his/their clients include—performing personal CARES (dressing, general hygiene, etc.), meal preparation and assistance, day program transportation, program curriculum, community engagement, exercise, entertainment and leisure activities, medication preparation and assistance, grocery shopping, cleaning, doing laundry and documenting. Our DSPs take amazing care of our clients where they need it but also allow them to make decisions for themselves as autonomous adults. We’re looking for DSPs who emulate our values and exhibit the same excitement for our mission! And lastly, it is to be noted we take especially great care of our employees—we’re excited you’re looking to join our team!

Balance is a non-profit organization in the business of balancing support and independence for adults with disabilities. We operate nine adult family homes in Ozaukee in tandem with day programs for both full-time residents and part-time participants. Balance also offers two seasonal programs including Summer Recreation and Children’s Program. All program information can be found at BalanceInc.org

Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision), Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401K Plan, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay!

General Responsibilities:

· Work to help clients develop the skills they need to participate in the community.

· Work to help clients create and maintain a clean, safe and comfortable living environment

· Work to help individuals with their personal CARES and activities associated with daily life

· Working with clients on communication and relationship skills

· Work to support clients in the above areas where they cannot effectively support themselves

· Act as a role model to clients and other DSPs

· Documenting your quality services utilizing Therap software—progress notes, data collection, incident reports, medication documentation, time sheets, and other required documents

· Maintain a high degree of honesty and integrity at all times

· Transport clients using Balance vehicles (as needed and outlined in the client’s plan)

· Maintain all required safety and job training to properly serve those we support

· Perform all aspects of job safely and using your best judgement

· Maintain privacy and confidentiality of clients, families and employees and comply with all Balance, state and federal privacy laws

· Ask questions when necessary and lean on other employees for support—we’re a team!'
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Work Location:

• Multiple locations in Ozaukee County - Grafton, Saukville and Port Washington

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4 hour shift
• 4x12
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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