Direct Support Professional/Youth Caregiver - Part-Time

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (caregiver) to support 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 position offers the opportunity to make a positive difference and gain health care experience.

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). Employees must attend three weeks of paid training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The wage is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma, transcript, or GED required.
• At least six months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations, such as caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, or direct support professional.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, due to transporting people served.
• Must be able to attend three weeks of paid training Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents’ lives while maintaining 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.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• 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 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