Copy of Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Cudahy, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we are a mission-driven team dedicated to providing person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs, to live as independently as possible. We are seeking dedicated individuals to work directly with people in need of assistance, impacting their lives positively. Services are provided in 15 states, united by a shared commitment to making a real difference.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Successful background clearance
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking)
• A valid driver's license is required
• Comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served
• Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical (for Behavioral DSP role)
• Patient, good decision-making and crisis-management skills (for Behavioral DSP role)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
• Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.)
• Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience (for Behavioral DSP role)

Responsibilities

• Assist in a residential group home by helping people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes.
• Assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration.
• Provide support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support, ensuring their health and safety.
• Help with meals, cleaning, perform housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitate fun activities.
• Provide hands-on mentoring to help individuals become more independent.
• Provide positive direction to individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
• Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well-being.
• Provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people who are faced with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges (for Behavioral DSP role).

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 up 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