Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

Dungarvin • Mukilteo, WA

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support children and teens ages 12–21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential program. The role involves serving as a mentor, coach, and role model while leading person-centered activities that help young people develop everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, participate in school, home, and community routines, and discover and celebrate their strengths. The position also includes providing supervision and encouragement, assisting with daily routines and personal care, administering medication, and completing housekeeping and laundry duties. The goal is to create a safe, positive, and supportive environment.

Dungarvin is a mission-driven provider of person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The organization has been providing services since 1976 and emphasizes respect, response, choice, and supporting people to live as independently as possible.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.
• Must have at least 6 months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations, such as caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, or direct support professional.
• Ability to pass DCYF background and fingerprint checks.
• Must have a valid Washington driver's license.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead person-centered activities that help children and teens learn everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, participate in school, home, and community routines, and discover their strengths.
• Teach and role-model life skills to promote independence.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and encouragement.
• Assist with routines such as meal preparation, personal care, and medication administration.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Create a safe, positive, and supportive environment.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

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