Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The role supports individuals’ health and safety, achievement of service objectives, and personal goals while promoting independence and self-care. The position includes personalized care, assistance with daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility support, and positive behavior support. The role also involves documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with internal and external team members. Dungarvin Supported Living is a mission-driven organization that has provided person-centered support since 1976, helping individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs live as independently as possible.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to provide references.
- Able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training.
- Passion for helping others through person-centered care.
- People-oriented and able to work with a team approach.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
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 after one year of service.
- Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
- PTO donation.
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
