Direct Support Professional - Complex Behavioral

• Location DSP,Montello, WI, 53949,United States
• Other Compensation Average starting wage is $17.44-$18.08/ hour based on a premium pay/ blended rate model and schedule
• Job Category Behavioral Health, Caregiver
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Vista Care is a leading service organization across multiple states dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives. We utilize a person-centered approach that places our residents' unique needs and personal preferences at the absolute forefront of everything we do. Opportunities are available for caregivers in specialized behavioral programs. Residents in these programs may exhibit behavioral challenges, including aggression and disruptive actions.

Caregivers receive specialized training and support strategies to manage these situations effectively and maintain a safe, positive environment.

• Great Pay & Fast Cash: Earn an average starting rate of $17.44/hr (48 hours) or $18.08/hr (36 hours) with weekend premiums, weekly pay, and a daily pay program option
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• Flexible 12-Hour
  
  Shifts:
  
  Choose a 3-day (36 hours) or 4-day (48 hours) work week to maintain an excellent work-life balance.
• Full Benefits & Paid Training: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, vision, dental, HSA, life),
  401(k) with company match
  , generous PTO, and fully paid specialized behavioral training.

• Behavioral Care & Safety: Implement specialized support plans using targeted training to effectively manage verbal or physical aggression while maintaining strict professional boundaries.
• Daily Support & Advocacy: Assist residents with activities of daily living—including hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation—while protecting their individual rights and treating them with absolute dignity.
• Shift Dependability: Maintain a clean, comfortable, homelike environment and remain on duty at program locations until relief staff arrives to ensure resident safety.

• Age &
  
  Education:
  
  Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Skills & Resilience: Comfort working under stressful conditions, managing physical crisis situations, and communicating effectively in English to complete daily logs.
• Background Checks: Ability to pass a comprehensive background check (a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is preferred).