Direct Support Professional/Youth Caregiver - Part-Time

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Dungarvin is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (caregiver) to provide person-centered support to children, teens, and young adults ages 12–21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The role provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to help ensure the health and safety of the people served and support their service objectives and personal goals.

The caregiver helps residents live as independently as possible by providing companionship and personalized care, encouraging independence and self-care, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, preparing meals and snacks, performing light housekeeping and laundry, providing mobility and transfer assistance (which may involve mechanical lift devices), and implementing positive behavior supports and de-escalation when needed.

Available schedules are Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (12 hours per week), or Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. (16 hours per week). The position pays up to $18 per hour. Employees must attend three weeks of paid training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.
• At least 6 months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations is required; examples include caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, or direct support professional.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Valid driver's license, because the role involves transporting people served.
• Must be able to attend three weeks of paid training Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to children, teens, and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Support the health, safety, service objectives, and personal goals of the people served.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible 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

What This Job Offers

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