Homes for Independent Living is looking for a Direct Support Supervisor (DSS) to join our Management team in Fort Atkinson. Our Supervisors provide direct supervision for our long term clients and assigned caregivers within one of our program settings. If you are a passionate, collaborative, and driven individual who takes pride in helping others and embrace the values of excellence, respect, communication, and teamwork then this is your perfect opportunity.
Responsibilities Include:
- Performance management of employees
- Assistance with client's daily living activities, transportation, cooking, and cleaning
- Assistance with personal cares as needed
- Positive redirection and deescalation of challenging behaviors
- Empowering the use of their own coping skills and making healthy decisions
- Supporting functional social and community skills
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Benefits:
- 2nd shift wage bonus
- Weekend wage bonus
- Referral Bonus Program - $2,000 Bonus per positive referral
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with ESOP match
- 4 weeks of PTO in your first year
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Pay-down Programs
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Demonstrated passion, accountability, & teamwork
- Valid Driver’s License with at least 3 years of clean driving record
- Two (2) years of experience providing community based residential support services in a long term community-based care setting
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and motivating staff
- Successful completion of a caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Atkinson, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person