Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is seeking 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 learn everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, take part in school, home, and community routines, and discover and celebrate their strengths. The Youth DSP teaches and role-models life skills, provides supervision, coaching, and encouragement, and assists with routines such as meal preparation, personal care, and medication administration. The role also includes housekeeping and laundry duties and creating a safe, positive, and supportive environment. Employees use reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
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.
- 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 young people learn everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, participate in routines, and recognize their strengths and progress.
- Teach and role-model life skills to promote independence.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and encouragement.
- Assist with 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 for eligible employees
- Growth and development opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Employee assistance program
- National brand discounts
- Tapcheck early pay access
- Paid training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
