Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to support adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and people with complex medical, mental health, or behavioral needs. The position provides support in a residential group home, helping people pursue personal goals, build independence, and participate in community life while maintaining their health and safety.

The role includes mentoring people through daily activities, assisting with personal care, meals, housekeeping, cleaning and laundry, facilitating activities, and administering medication. Staff document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members. Some positions may involve supporting people with intense verbal or physical behaviors. Paid training and hands-on experience are provided for candidates who meet the basic requirements.

Multiple schedules are available. Positions are available in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Oak Creek, and Waukesha, Wisconsin. The wage is $17.00 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential for hours worked from 5 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday. Employees may be eligible for a $1,500 bonus based on their assigned program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding or employment.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.
• Valid driver's license.
• Comfort driving company vehicles to transport people served as required.

Nice To Haves

• For the Behavioral DSP role, prior experience supporting people with intense verbal and physical behaviors is sought.
• Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred for the Behavioral DSP role.
• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities, or related experience.
• Certifications or training such as CBRF, CNA, or CPR.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor people with disabilities in daily activities while ensuring their health and safety.
• Assist with meals, personal care, cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry.
• Facilitate fun activities and support normalization and community integration.
• Provide hands-on mentoring to help people become more independent.
• Encourage individuals to pursue and achieve their personal goals.
• Administer medication and support each person's medical well-being.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Transport people served as required, using company vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time employees.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible Spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck access to up to 50% of pay before payday.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED