Direct support professional (DSP)/ Caregiver

Dungarvin • Cedar Park, TX

17d

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

The role involves hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance, while helping ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the people served. DSPs assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The position includes documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with internal and external team members.

Dungarvin describes itself as a mission-driven provider of support services, founded in 1976, with services nationwide. The company emphasizes respect, response, choice, person-centered supports, and helping people live as independently as possible. Paid training and hands-on experience are provided to candidates who meet the basic job requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Valid driver’s license because the role involves transporting people served.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding/employment.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance, depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Help ensure individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Document care and follow support plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Transport individuals served, as required by the role.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off accrual for employees who work 40 hours in a two-week period.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Discounts with T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other national brands.
• TapCheck access to 50% of pay before payday.
• Dedicated training department and paid training.
• $500 sign-on bonus for select programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED