Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - $1,500 retention bonus

Dungarvin•Stoughton, WI

9d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Who we are: 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. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Madison, WI! Schedule: Multiple Schedules Available Wage: $16 - $18/hour(on weekends) What You Get To Do: Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver , you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing: Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities. Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent. Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals. Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well being. No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience. If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – to be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical! You will provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with metal health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges! We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision making and crisis management skills, and who will not be intimated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred. Why this position: Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. Positively impact someone’s life. Gain healthcare experience to further your career. Reliable work schedule. Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same. Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 12/18

Requirements

Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
High school diploma or GED certificate
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.
A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
Must be at least 18 years old
Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role

Nice To Haves

Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety.
Helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.
Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well being.