Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin•Janesville, WI

16h•$17 - $21

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a part-time Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to provide individualized support to adults with mental health, intellectual and developmental, and/or physical disabilities. The role involves working alongside people as they pursue personal goals, build independence, and take part in activities that matter to them, including community outings, work, appointments, recreation, and social events. The DSP provides encouragement, mentoring, and guidance with daily activities and life skills while helping each person maintain comfort, safety, dignity, choice, and as much independence as possible. Support may include mobility, dressing, bathing, hygiene, meals, and other personal-care needs, depending on the individual. The role also includes responding appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs, using a calm and team-based approach in challenging situations, building respectful relationships, and documenting services, progress, incidents, and important events. Some people supported experience significant behavioral or mental health challenges, including verbal or physical aggression and emotional distress, and may also have medical needs. Dungarvin provides training, teamwork, and individualized support plans. Employees must complete Handle with Care training and other required training. The role may require driving company vehicles to transport people served; some positions or locations may also require use of a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a valid driver's license.
Be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport people served as required.
Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.
Be patient, dependable, and respectful.
Support the principle that people should have choice and control over their own lives.
Remain calm and make sound decisions during challenging situations.
Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
Be comfortable learning new skills and following individualized support plans.
Have a sincere interest in supporting people with complex needs.
Successfully complete a background clearance as part of onboarding or employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric services, healthcare, corrections or security, or another human-services setting is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized support to adults with mental health, intellectual and developmental, and/or physical disabilities.
Support people as they develop skills, pursue personal goals, and participate in their communities.
Provide encouragement, mentoring, and guidance with daily activities and life skills.
Help individuals maintain comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
Assist with daily living activities as needed, including mobility, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, and meals.
Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs.
Use a calm, patient, and team-based approach during challenging situations.
Attend community activities, appointments, social events, recreational activities, and other outings.
Build positive, respectful relationships with the people supported and teammates.
Complete documentation regarding services, progress, incidents, and important events.
Complete Handle with Care and other required training.
Drive company vehicles to transport people served as required.