Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Part-time
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role supports individuals’ health and safety, achievement of service objectives, and personal goals while helping them live as independently as possible. The DSP provides companionship and personalized care, encourages independence and self-care, assists with activities of daily living, prepares meals, performs light housekeeping and laundry, and provides transportation in the community. The role may also include mobility and transfer assistance, including the use of mechanical lift devices, and implementing positive behavior supports or de-escalating challenging behaviors. The position is part-time and includes two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dungarvin describes itself as a mission-driven provider of person-centered support services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs.
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
- Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals’ health, safety, service objectives, and personal goals.
- 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 for eligible employees
- Growth and development opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Employee assistance program
- National brand discounts
- Tapcheck early pay access
- Paid training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
