Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Gallup, NM

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we are a mission-driven team dedicated to providing person-centered supports that allow individuals to live as independently as possible. Since 1976, we have been working alongside people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. Our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time. A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Gallup, NM to gain personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference by positively impacting someone’s life.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Computer skills for documentation
• 18 years or older
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement
• Good communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 17 states of services
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees