Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Eugene, OR

5d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in a residential group home and provides direct care, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role supports residents’ health and safety and helps them achieve service objectives and personal goals while living as independently as possible.

The DSP provides companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. Duties include assistance with activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, mobility and transfers (which may involve mechanical lift devices), and implementation of positive behavior supports. The position may also involve de-escalating challenging behaviors.

Dungarvin describes itself as a mission-driven provider of person-centered support services, serving individuals with I/DD and/or complex medical needs since 1976. The company emphasizes respect, response, choice, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to transport individuals served.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide references.
• Able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Passion for helping others.
• People-oriented with a team approach.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents’ lives 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 dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $20, with a guaranteed pay increase after 90 days.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

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