Looking for a rewarding new career helping others as a Direct Support Professional? Are you interested in:

• working with and supporting adults with intellectual disabilities?
• becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
• Great pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities?
  • Starting pay is $20.37 per hour plus a $5.00 temporary add-on, earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and night/weekend differentials!
  • 3.5 weeks of vacation and 9 paid holidays, generous paid sick leave, top-rated retirement pension plan; great, low-cost health insurance starting at $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans
  • 24/7 onsite fitness center.
  • Conveniently located near Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha

If yes, apply to become a Direct Support Professional/CNA with the Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) at the Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC)! Located in Southern Wisconsin in Union Grove. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

Second Shift (2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.) and Third Shift (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) positions available, with every other weekend off. 12-hour positions may also be available.

Note: Due to Covid-19 all candidates who are invited to the interviews will be screened by getting their temperature checked prior to being allowed into the building. Masks are mandatory.

These positions provide active treatment, promotes independence and choice, and implements the treatment programs per individual program plans in accordance with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) regulations.

These positions provide assistance in all areas of each resident’s life such as hygiene, meals, recreational and/or vocational activities as well as support to achieve goals and independence and complies with ICF/IID regulations. These positions provide support for individuals with mental health and behavioral disorders as well as medical conditions.

Starting pay is $20.37* per hour.

A $0.80 night and $0.80 weekend differential are also available. Differential combines to $1.60 when working nights on the weekend. A $2000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior state service in the last five years and must stay with SWC for a minimum of one year to retain the bonus. Bonus will be split, $1000 upon hire and $1000 after completing probation. These positions are classifiied as Resident Care Tehnician - Advanced. Pay schedule/range is 06/12. A 12-month probation is required.

• A temporary $5.00 add-on is paid after training is completed and when providing direct care. The add-on is available through June 17, 2023.

• All applicants will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.
• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
• Employees are required to provide documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Exceptions will be granted to those who obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation or those who provide documentation requiring a delay in receiving the vaccine.
• The physical requirements include but are not limited to lifting up to 55 lbs, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants are required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid WI CNA Certification OR experience providing direct support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities with mental health or behavioral disorders.
• Must attend the required training full-time, Monday-Friday during the first 5 weeks of employment (only 1 week if a current WI CNA)
• Must be willing and available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

In addition to the minimum requirements, well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience following individualized plans of care for patients or residents.
• Experience working cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, patients/residents, etc.

For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here.

Applying is easy! Apply in person on a Wednesday or Apply online via wisc.jobs! Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Sign in to your account or click “Register Now” to create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

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• Once an application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

Questions can be directed to Sarah Ocampo at Sarah.Ocampo@dhs.wi.gov.

For assistance with technical difficulties, please contact the Wisc.Jobs help desk at 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov.

The announcement will remain posted until all positions are filled.