ESN Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • South Bend, IN

104d • $15

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver at Dungarvin, you will provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. You will work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. This role offers personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference in someone's life.

Requirements

• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• 18 years or older.
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical preferred.
• Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance for FT employees.
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services.
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees.
• PTO Donation.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday.
• PAID training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees