Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin•Milwaukee, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Milwaukee, WI. Positions are available in Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Waukesha, and Oak Creek. Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing: Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, perform housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities. Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent. Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals. Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well-being. If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical. You will provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people who are faced with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges. We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision-making and crisis-management skills, and who will not be intimidated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred. Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED certificate
A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
Good communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal)
A valid driver's license is required for this position (due to transporting persons served)
Candidates must be 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

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 assisting 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 in a manner that ensures their health and safety.
Help with meals, cleaning, perform housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.
Provide hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
Provide positive direction to the 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).