Direct Support Professional - Chileda Institute Inc.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Chileda Learning Center in Menasha, WI

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Its goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. We are now accepting applications for Direct Support Professionals to join the Chileda Learning Center, which will open in Menasha, WI, in the summer/fall of 2024. We have first-shift, full-time positions available!

Summary:

Our Direct Support Professionals improve the quality of life of the students we serve. You help them by playing with them and engaging in recreational activities, community outings, and with a lot of imagination. Working with our students is not a job; it's an opportunity to help truly change lives! No prior experience is required and all training is company paid!

At Chileda, you'll find supportive co-workers who are there to help you out when you need a hand, and you'll find a great company culture of teamwork. We also have great staffing ratios, you'll work with 2 or just 1 student.

Job Duties Include:

• Having fun with the students!
• Use a trauma-informed approach when communicating with students.
• Demonstrate patience when students are experiencing challenging times.
• Model and teach appropriate social skills together with the students.
• Record behavior data and record goals and communication logs for assigned students each shift.

Education Requirements: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and be 18 at the time of hire.