Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Youth Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to young people. The role involves mentoring, coaching, and serving as a role model while helping children learn everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, participate in school, home, and community routines and activities, and recognize their strengths and progress. The position also includes supporting daily routines, implementing positive behavior supports, and maintaining a safe, positive environment.

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.
• Must be able to attend three weeks of paid training Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Transport people served, as required by the valid driver's license qualification.

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