Caregiver

Dungarvin • Baraboo, WI

11d

About The Position

Dungarvin is seeking a Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to provide individualized support to adults with mental health, intellectual and developmental, and/or physical disabilities. The role involves helping people work toward personal goals, build independence, and participate in activities that matter to them, while supporting their dignity, choice, safety, and comfort.

Caregivers may assist with daily living and personal-care needs, respond to behavioral or mental health needs, accompany people to community activities and appointments, and document services and important events. The work can involve challenging situations, including verbal or physical aggression and emotional distress. Training, teamwork, and individualized support plans are provided to help employees support people safely and effectively. Multiple schedules are available. Pay is $17 per hour, or $19 per hour on weekends.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license because the role may involve transporting people served.
• 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.
• Believe the people supported 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 the onboarding/employment process.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric services, healthcare, corrections/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 in developing skills, pursuing personal goals, and participating 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, team-based approach during challenging situations.
• Attend community activities, appointments, social events, recreational activities, and other outings with individuals.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with the people supported and teammates.
• Complete required documentation regarding services, progress, incidents, and important events.
• Complete Handle with Care training and other required training.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed