DSP

Dungarvin • Bloomington, IN

19d

About The Position

Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver to provide person-centered support to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role focuses on helping people live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving their dignity and respect. DSPs work directly with people who need assistance, including people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs.

The caregiver provides hands-on assistance, positive direction, instruction, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance. The role includes supporting individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; helping with daily living activities; and performing housekeeping and laundry duties. The position offers multiple shifts and includes paid training and orientation. Starting wage is $15.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving persons served as required.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Be observant and detail-oriented, and serve as a positive role model.
• Be able to work on a team and contribute to a respectful, collaborative environment.
• Have computer skills for documentation.
• Have reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Successfully pass a background clearance as part of onboarding/employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Promote the comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals served.
• Assist with mobility and daily living activities, including getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Transport persons served as required.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Document care, follow support plans, and communicate with internal and external team members.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and 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
• Access to 50% of pay before payday through Tapcheck
• Paid training and orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed