Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Baraboo, WI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with 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—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Baraboo, WI. Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. At some of our programs, you will offer support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with mental illness and interfering behaviors. You will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral support needs. Your aim? Empowering individuals to live independently with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members
• Valid driver's license (due to transporting persons served)
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration
• Offer support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with mental illness and interfering behaviors
• Enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral support needs
• Empower individuals to live independently with dignity and respect
• 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
• Provide 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees