Community Inclusion Support Specialist (DSP) - Community Living Support Program
About The Position
The Community Inclusion Support Specialist (DSP) provides one-to-one support in individuals’ homes through the Community Living Support Program. The role helps people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs live as independently as possible and participate in daily routines and community life. Support includes transportation to community events, hobbies, appointments, shopping trips, and errands, along with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, budgeting, and establishing routines. The specialist provides companionship and personalized care, encourages independence and self-care, helps maintain a safe and healthy environment, and may periodically assist with personal care and prescribed medications. The position also involves implementing positive behavior supports and de-escalating challenging behaviors when needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for the Community Living Support Program.
- Ability to work independently and use resourcefulness to solve problems without direct supervision.
- Effective reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, attire, and personal presentation when interacting with persons served and their families.
- Must be able to provide references.
- Must be able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training.
Nice To Haves
- Personal or professional experience working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or experience in a front-facing customer service role combined with a passion for helping vulnerable populations.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- A genuine passion for helping others.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support in individuals’ homes.
- Provide transportation to community events, hobbies, appointments, shopping trips, and other outings or errands.
- Assist with household duties, including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, budgeting, and establishing routines.
- Support individuals with day-to-day routines and independent living.
- Enrich and support the lives of persons served while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including community-based supports.
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
- Periodically provide personal care assistance and support with prescribed medications.
- Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Free life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with match.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- PTO donation.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
- Employee assistance program.
- National brand discounts.
- Tapcheck early pay access.
- Job mobility options within Dungarvin’s 17 states of services.
- Paid training and orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
