Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
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 Schedule: Full-time or part-time Starting Pay: $16.00/hr & $16.45/hr after 90 days! Company Perks/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 15 states of services T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday Dedicated training department with paid training Job Description 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. We are seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities; behavioral or medical complexities in our residential and CIHS programs! What You Get to Do: 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. Why This Role: Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. Positively impact someone’s life. Gain health care experience to further your career. Reliable work schedule. Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
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 is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both 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 15 states of services
- T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday
- Dedicated training department with paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
