Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin•Stoughton, WI

3d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver in Madison, WI. This role involves working directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs, providing person-centered support to help them live as independently as possible. The position offers a variety of full and part-time schedules. The company emphasizes a mission-driven approach focused on respect, response, and choice, aiming to make a real difference in people's lives.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License (due to transporting persons served)
Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
High school diploma or GED certificate
Good communication skills (reading, writing, and communication) to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
Successful background clearance
Must be at least 18 years old
Comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
For some positions/locations: Own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance may be required.
For Behavioral DSP roles: Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical.
For Behavioral DSP roles: Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

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 supported, ensuring their health and safety.
Help with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties, and facilitating 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.
Administer medication and ensure the person's medical well-being.
For Behavioral DSP roles: Provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges.
For Behavioral DSP roles: Be patient, have good decision making and crisis management skills, and not be intimidated by intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical.