Careers

Join our team and make a difference.

Gain valuable life skills that will personally benefit you while helping our clients unlock their unlimited potential.

At Productive Living Systems, we're dedicated to not just changing lives, but also enriching them. Treating people with love and respect to provide unconditional support is our core belief. We understand that people learn by making mistakes and falling down. We are there to help pick them back up, learn, and grow with them.

Why You'll Love Working for Us

As a 100% employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and empowering work environment. Here's what you can expect:

Our managers are dedicated to listening to you and providing the support you need.
We emphasize strong customer service and continuous quality improvement.
You'll have access to the tools, equipment, and resources necessary to provide the best care to our clients.
We offer flexible scheduling and ample opportunities for advancement.
Join a team where co-workers support and uplift each other.

Are you ready to join a team that values your growth and well-being? Apply today!

Career Openings

Program Manager

Northeast Region and Southern Lakes Region
Full-Time Positions Available

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Northeast Region and Southern Lakes Region
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available

Assistant Program Manager

Northeast Region and Southern Lakes Region
Full-Time Positions Available

Benefits for All Employees

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Receive annual contributions to your employee stock paid by Productive Living Systems. During your first full calendar year, you earn a year of vesting. Starting in the second year, you earn allocations and gradually earn the right to take the value with you when you leave employment with us. Learn more about PLS ESOP.

401(k) Savings Plan: Eligible employees are automatically enrolled into our 401(k) savings plan with up to 5% in company matching contributions! These contributions are simple payroll deductions that offers valuable tax advantages and encourages long-term savings, giving you greater financial security and peace of mind for the years ahead.

Health Insurance:Benefit from a selection of no cost and affordable, health insurance plans that suit you and your family's needs. Many plans include the option for a Health Savings Account that allows you to save money for medical expenses.

Dental & Vision Insurance: Your oral and visual health are crucial aspects of your overall well-being. At Productive Living Systems, we understand the importance of high-quality dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family smiling bright and seeing clearly.

Paid Admittance to Events: Productive Living Systems pays your entrance fee to all group events that you attend with clients (i.e., movies, sports games, and field trips).

Paid Comprehensive Training: Receive all mandatory training, including industry certifications (Standard Precautions, First Aid; Choking, Fire Safety, Medication Administration).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential mental health counseling is available to all employees and is fully paid for by Productive Living Systems.

Supplemental Insurance: Receive a $20,000 Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance plan funded by Productive Living Systems.

Working Advantage: Get exclusive deals and limited-time offers on the products, services, and experiences you need and love with our employee perks program.

Voluntary Options: We also offer accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.

Productive Living Systems means a lot to me, like growing and succeeding in your career.

Cody Nitardy
PLS Team Member

Productive Living Systems was a sanctuary. It gave me a safe place to land when I had loss. It’s been like a home to me.

Ruby Program
Resident

We not only listen to but also hear our clients' needs based on their lived experiences and expressed desires. With our ever-changing creative approaches, we truly embrace individuality throughout our work.

Kiersten Karlsen
PLS Team Member

I am extremely thankful that PLS is an ESOP and has been contributing to my retirement since I started, over 15 years ago. This motivates me to "think like an owner." I know that when PLS is successful, that success is shared with all.

Amber Ritter
PLS Team Member

As a tenured employee owner, I've experienced professional growth at PLS. Seeing my ESOP account balance grow over the years is rewarding and helps build on future retirement goals.

Wendy Johnson
PLS Team Member

Working at a 100% employee-owned company has been a game-changer for me. You truly feel like your voice matters and that the work you do directly contributes to the company's overall mission and success.

Alex Bolle
PLS Team Member

I'm grateful to be part of an employee-owned company. Knowing my contributions have a direct impact on the livelihoods of our team members and clients gives me a stronger sense of purpose. It's more than a job -- it's a shared investment in our future.

Zach Arachikavitz
PLS Team Member

All of our actions, regardless of role, influence the success of PLS. We feel motivated to contribute, knowing that our efforts have a direct impact on the well-being of the whole. I'm grateful to be part of a company that values this mindset.

Mary Scott
PLS Team Member

As employee owners, we get to have a voice in the operations of the place we work and contribute firsthand to its success. It's also a mission-based company that is filled with people who are passionate about what they do and who they serve. It is hard not to be inspired by that.

Ashley Rich
PLS Team Member

I have watched many team members come to understand what an ESOP is and appreciate its significant benefits. I hope to be here for many more years to watch PLS grow -- because as long as PLS grows, my ESOP account will too.

Carrie Molitor
PLS Team Member

I enjoy the support that the staff provides not only to the clients but also to other staff. The leadership shown by the regional team is honestly the most supportive I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

Michele Martin
PLS Team Member

PLS provides the opportunity for growth and learning. I cherish the positive company culture, my supportive colleagues, and the trustworthy leadership.

Kearra Wortham
PLS Team Member

My favorite thing about working at PLS is the strong sense of teamwork and the quick response from management whenever issues arise in the program.

Ash Ramadan
PLS Team Member

My favorite thing about working at PLS is building relationships with our clients and staff.

Wendie Igler
PLS Team Member

As an employee owner, I know my voice matters and that I have a direct impact on the company's success.

Maleea Mosley
PLS Team Member

PLS is committed to maintaining a respectful environment where the rights of both clients and staff are upheld.

Diane Adams
PLS Team Member

At PLS, love, warmth, and support surround us every day. This isn't just a workplace, it's a family. We show up for our clients with open hearts and lift each other through challenges, laughter, and shared moments of purpose. The compassion and strength of this team remind me why I'm proud to be part of it.

Liz Bixby
PLS Team Member