Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Part-time

Dungarvin • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to provide person-centered support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role provides hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to help ensure individuals’ health and safety and support their service objectives and personal goals. The position includes companionship and personalized care that encourages independence and self-care, as well as assistance with daily living, meals, household tasks, community transportation, mobility, and positive behavior supports. Candidates must be able to attend two weeks of paid, in-house orientation and training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dungarvin describes its work as mission-driven and rooted in respect, response, and choice, and says it has provided support services since 1976.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide references.
• Must be able to attend two weeks of paid, in-house orientation and training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Have a passion for helping others through person-centered care.
• Be people-oriented and have a team approach.
• Be dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Have reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a caregiver and/or supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents’ lives while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide transportation in the community.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed