Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Milwaukee, WI

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dungarvin is a mission-driven team dedicated to providing person-centered support services that enable individuals, particularly those with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs, to live as independently as possible. Since 1976, Dungarvin has been committed to meeting people where they are and working alongside them. With services in 15 states, the team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference in people's lives. This role involves assisting individuals in a residential group home setting to achieve various outcomes, including personal care and community integration. The company offers multiple schedules, a competitive wage with a weekend shift differential, and a bonus opportunity. Paid training and orientation are provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful background clearance.
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal) for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.
• 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).
• Patience, good decision-making, and crisis-management skills (for Behavioral DSP role).
• Must meet basic job requirements to receive paid training if no experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience.
• Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience (for Behavioral DSP role).
• Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.).
• Own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance (may be required for some positions/locations).

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, 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 the person's medical well-being.
• Provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those faced with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges (for Behavioral DSP role).
• Transport persons served as required.

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