Copy of Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Cudahy, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is a mission-driven team dedicated to providing person-centered support services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible. We work directly with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. Our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference in people's lives. This role offers multiple schedules and a competitive wage with a weekend shift differential. We provide paid training and orientation, and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 encourage individuals to achieve their personal goals.
• Administer medication 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).
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

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