Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Dungarvin is a mission-driven provider of person-centered support services, serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs since 1976. The Youth Direct Support Professional serves as a mentor, coach, and role model, leading person-centered activities that help young people develop everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, take part in school, home, and community routines, and recognize their strengths and progress. The role includes providing supervision and encouragement, assisting with daily routines and personal care, administering medication, supporting positive behavior, and maintaining a safe, positive environment. The position also involves housekeeping and laundry duties and transporting people served.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma, transcript, or GED required.
• At least 6 months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations, such as caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, or direct support professional experience.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Valid driver's license due to transporting people served.
• Ability to attend three weeks of paid training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Lead person-centered activities that help young people 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.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Create a safe, positive, and supportive environment.
• Transport people served.
• 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 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