Description

Behavioral / Direct Support Assistant

Company: ATTIC Correctional Services

Location: Madison WI

About Us: At ATTIC Correctional Services, we are on a mission to revolutionize the social services industry through innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. We believe in harnessing the power of innovative processes to drive positive change in the world. Join us in shaping the future while being a part of a diverse and vibrant team.

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Support Assistant will provide security and supervision of clients, monitor their whereabouts and behavior, maintain paperwork (daily logs, progress notes, event reports), conduct facility checks, and assign client activities (chores, tasks, urinalysis/breathalyzer testing). The Behavioral Support Assistant will supervise diverse clients in duties such as meal preparation and household chores to help provide the necessary skills to maintain responsibility, take initiative, and accountability.

What You'll Do:

· Provide a safe environment for clients.

· Supervise the client’s whereabouts and behavior.

· Maintain required paperwork – daily logs, progress notes, and incident reporting.

· Conduct facility checks.

· Assign client activities-chore task, urinalysis/breathalyzer testing.

· Supervise client meal preparation, and household chores ensuring accountability.

What We're Looking For:

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· High School Diploma or Equivalent.

· One year of experience working with correctional clients

· Passion to help others

Why Join ATTIC Correctional Services:

· Work with a collaborative team that values your ideas and encourages innovation.

· Opportunities for professional growth and skill development through mentorship and workshops.

· A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates uniqueness and fosters belonging.

· Access to Employee Achievement Programs and a positive work-life balance.

· Be part of a company that is shaping the future of social service and making a meaningful impact.

· Student loan forgiveness

Currently hiring weekend only staff for the following shifts:

• x1 for 8 AM - 4 PM 
• x1 for 4 PM - 12 AM 
• x1 for 12 AM - 8 AM 

-Weekends only along with sickness and vacation leave with current staff.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year experience and/or education relating to corrections, community based residential facilities (CBRF), criminal justice, human services, psychology, sociology, security, social service, mental health, or law enforcement preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with staff, clients, and agents in an effective manner while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of all agency information.
• Strong decision making abilities and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of nutrition and sanitation.
• Experience in record-keeping

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action
ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc. is in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non use of lawful products off the employer’s premises during working hours. All employees are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment. No otherwise qualified applicant for service or service participant shall be excluded from participation, be denied benefits, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, disability or association with a person with a disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion, political beliefs or affiliation. This policy covers eligibility for the access to service delivery, and treatment in all of our programs and activities.

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