Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Wethersfield, CT

6d

About The Position

Dungarvin is a mission-driven provider of support services that has worked since 1976 to deliver person-centered supports. Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on support to individuals with mental, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, helping them live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. The position offers full-time and part-time second-shift schedules, with a starting pay of $19 an hour. Paid training and hands-on experience are provided to qualified candidates with no prior experience. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to positively affect someone’s life and gain healthcare experience.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Meet the successful background-clearance requirement as part of onboarding and employment.
• Have computer skills for documentation.
• Have reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Be patient, kind, dependable, adaptable, flexible, observant, and detail-oriented.
• Serve as a positive role model and work as part of a team.
• Be committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions or locations may require access to a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.
• Prior experience is not required; paid training and hands-on experience are provided to candidates who meet the basic job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Support the comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Document care and follow support plans.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Transport individuals served when required.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service
• Paid time off accrual for employees who work 40 hours in a two-week period
• PTO donation
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• National brand discounts
• Pay Active access to 50% of pay before payday
• Paid training

What This Job Offers

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