Direct Support Professional

Description

Are you looking to make a difference with the work that you do?

Do you enjoy helping other people and want a rewarding career?

Olive Branch Communities provides small-scale residential housing for adults with varying physical and intellectual abilities. We are looking for caring and compassionate people wanting to make a difference in the lives of others, every single day. Our mini assisted living setting allows caregivers and residents ample time for connection, increasing life skills, and enjoying daily life. 

Olive Branch is looking for exceptional Direct Support Professionals to join our team. The ideal candidate will be available to work either Full-Time or Part-Time.

Overview
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the day program. This position will assist participants in achieving individual goals, promote independence, and facilitate meaningful experiences. The DSP will provide program leadership in the director's absence.

Duties

• Provide direct support and supervision to participants in various activities.
• Always ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, and hygiene as needed, respecting their dignity and privacy.
• Facilitate skill-building activities that promote independence, self-confidence, and social interaction.
• Execute daily programming including sensory, social, physical, and mindfulness activities and community outings.
• Prepare, organize, and gather curriculum for daily activities.
• Become knowledgeable of each participant’s service plan.
• Drive participants safely to and from the day center.
• Administer medications as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to perform direct care responsibilities, transportation, and supervising activities and outings.
• Ability to follow written care plans, communicate changes in participants’ conditions, dispense medications, and write incident reports.
• Ability to communicate with participants’ care team, community members, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to calmly resolve participant concerns, handle emergency situations, and seek additional assistance when needed.
• Ability to handle money for participant expenses and account for those funds for each individual.
• Willingness to be a backup to colleagues as needed
• Working knowledge of the English language
• Sound physical health that allows for performing activities that use the whole body, the ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach overhead, stoop, kneel, and crouch up to eight hours a day
• Sound mental health that allows working in a fast-paced environment and can accommodate challenging situations
• Pass criminal, civil, and Wisconsin Caregiver background checks
• Possess a valid driver’s license without any DWI, DUI, or reckless driving convictions in the past seven years and no more than two traffic tickets in the past three years
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Associate’s or bachelor's degree in a field related to healthcare, human services, or social work.

This position is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others while working within a supportive team environment.

Unfortunately, Milwaukee is too far away from our clients, please live within 20 miles of our office.

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