Day Services Program / Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
Dungarvin is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join their Day Program. As a DSP, you will coach and foster engagement by leading workshops designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities. DSPs act as a life coach, mentoring and continuously engaging individuals and leading groups through various life enrichment activities such as art, music, games, audio/visual, cooking, and reading. They also provide direct care support and behavioral interventions as needed, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of daily progress. The role involves teaching and assisting individuals with daily life skills like cooking, money management, and community volunteering to foster independence, leading fun outings and workshops, and performing housekeeping and laundry duties. This position offers an opportunity to create lasting positive impacts on the lives of others, providing compassionate, person-centered care tailored to individual needs, and collaborating with a team to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment. The work is rewarding as you see the direct impact of your efforts daily.
Requirements
- 6 months or more experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company van
- Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
- Compassion, patience, professionalism
- Adaptable with a positive attitude
- The ability to take initiative and pivot
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and active work environment
- Proficient with basic computer skills and able to learn new systems
- 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
- Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs
Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Engage individuals through workshop activities to enhance skills.
- Leading activities such as music, art, games, reading, audio/visual, and other life enrichment activities.
- Teach and assist individuals with daily life skills such as cooking, money management, and community volunteering opportunities to foster independence.
- Lead fun outings and workshops and continuously engage individuals in activities.
- Assist individuals with personal care and provide behavioral interventions daily.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Provide compassionate, person-centered care tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborate with your team to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
- Report on daily outcomes within the electronic documentation system.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $20.75/hour
- Full Range Scale : $20.75 - $23.10 per hour (The starting rate for this position is fixed at $20.75 per hour. Pay increases occur over time and are tied to tenure/length of employment with Dungarvin.)
- Part-time, Monday – Friday work schedule with weekends off!
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex 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 (PTO) 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
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
