Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Milwaukee, WI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to work in residential group homes in Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Waukesha, and Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The role involves supporting adults with disabilities to achieve personal outcomes, live as independently as possible, and participate in their communities. Schedules vary. Pay is $17.00 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour weekend differential for hours worked from 5 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Monday. Employees may be eligible for a $1,500 bonus depending on their assigned program.

DSPs provide daily support and mentorship, help maintain the health and safety of the people served, assist with personal care and household tasks, encourage personal goals and independence, administer medication, and facilitate activities and community integration. Paid training and hands-on experience are provided to candidates who meet the basic requirements.

A Behavioral DSP role is also mentioned. It supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health, behavioral, or significant medical challenges. The posting seeks patient candidates with sound decision-making and crisis-management skills who are not intimidated by intense verbal or physical behaviors.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful background clearance is required as part of onboarding/employment.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with others.
• Valid driver's license; the role involves transporting people served.
• Must be comfortable driving company vehicles as required.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.
• For Behavioral DSP roles, candidates should be patient and have good decision-making and crisis-management skills, and not be intimidated by intense verbal or physical behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities, or related experience.
• For Behavioral DSP roles, prior experience with intense verbal and physical behaviors is sought; prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.
• Certifications or training such as CBRF, CNA, or CPR are appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor people served with daily activities while ensuring their health and safety.
• Assist with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry.
• Facilitate enjoyable activities and community integration.
• Provide hands-on mentoring to help people served become more independent.
• Encourage people served to work toward their personal goals.
• Administer medication and help ensure each person's medical well-being.
• For Behavioral DSP assignments, support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health, behavioral, or significant medical challenges.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Drive company vehicles to transport people served as required.

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 for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck access to up to 50% of pay before payday.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Potential $1,500 bonus based on assigned program.
• Weekend shift differential of $2.00 per hour for weekend hours worked.

What This Job Offers

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