Experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
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. Dungarvin has many programs throughout Albuquerque. This role offers personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. You will gain health care experience to further your career and have a reliable work schedule with varied day-to-day experiences. We are looking for individuals to work at our program with persons served who may exhibit challenging interfering behaviors, such as physical aggressions, verbal aggressions and property destruction. 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 mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges. We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision making and experience working with behavioral management or crisis plans.
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
- Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
- 18 years or older
- Good communication skills (reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members)
- Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical
- Patient, with good decision making skills
- Experience working with behavioral management or crisis plans
Nice To Haves
- Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role.
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
- T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
- Tap Check - 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
