Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is a mission-driven team dedicated to providing person-centered support services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible. Since 1976, we have been committed to meeting people where they are and working alongside them. This role involves working directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference in people's lives. This is an opportunity to impact someone’s life positively. The Behavioral Support Professional / Caregiver will assist in a residential group home, helping individuals with disabilities achieve various outcomes, assisting with personal care, and providing normalization and community integration. Some roles may involve supporting individuals with mental illness and interfering behaviors, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral support needs. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to live independently with dignity and respect.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Good communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal) for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.
- Valid driver's license (due to transporting persons served)
- Successful background clearance is required.
- Comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
- Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
Responsibilities
- Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.
- Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
- Provide positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
- Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well-being.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for FT employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
