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Float-Direct Support Professional

MyPath · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a new situation at work.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay flexible, which floating between programs requires.

Why does this kind of work matter to you?

What they are checking: Whether they have real motivation, which keeps people in direct support work.

What would you do

As a float, you'll support different individuals at different sites. How would you prepare to work with someone new?

What they are checking: Whether they review ISPs, ITPs and BSPs before acting instead of guessing.

How do you help someone with daily living tasks while encouraging them to do as much as they can?

What they are checking: Whether they promote skill building and independence, which the posting lists.

An individual becomes upset during a community outing. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow the behavior plan and keep everyone safe in public.

You notice a health change in someone you support. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they monitor and report health concerns promptly.

How do you communicate with staff at a site where you don't usually work?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate care with new teams and get key information fast.

About the work

What do you include when you document an incident?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, objective incident reports that follow policy.

How do you drive safely with individuals in the vehicle?

What they are checking: Whether they take transportation seriously and plan for behaviors in the car.

How do you keep a home safe and clean while supporting people?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safety and regulatory requirements in daily routines.

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The full job description

As published by MyPath.

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview • Provide direct care to and supervision of individuals served, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. • Implement Individual Service or Treatment Plans (ISPs/ITPs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and program routines. • Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal care, meals, mobility, and household tasks. • Facilitate activities that promote skill development, independence, recreation, and community engagement. • Monitor and document progress, behaviors, health concerns, and incidents in accordance with policy. • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to support coordinated care. • Safely transport individuals to appointments, activities, or community outings as required. • Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment while following all safety and regulatory requirements. Additional Information MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community. MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath. Our Culture At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors: • Passion • Accountability • Teamwork • Openness • Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all. MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.

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