Floater\DSP Janesville

REM Wisconsin is seeking to hire two Floaters in the Janesville area. A Floater provides teaching and support to individuals in daily living activities to live a happy and safe life. By assisting them with learning skills and behaviors, they are enabled to fulfill their dreams and desires, develop relationships as members of their family, neighborhood and community, and realize quality of life. The floater has the unique opportunity of training with a variety of individuals and on many individualized techniques.

A lot of flexibility is expected as part of the floater position. Floaters are guaranteed 30-40 hours each week unless their availability is such that it is impossible to schedule them for at least 30 hours. The floater schedule varies depending on the hours available and the homes in which that particular floater is trained. You will also be required to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month..

As a partner with The MENTOR Network, REM Wisconsin is committed to providing community-based residential, supported living and day services throughout Wisconsin. Adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, physical disabilities, persistent mental illness, and complex medical conditions benefit from mission-driven programs designed to meet their unique needs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

EOE/AAE