About the position
Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a Lead Direct Support Professional / DSP Caregiver at Dungarvin! A Lead Direct Support Professional is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. A Lead provides 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. Locations in Merrillville, Burns Harbor and Portage.
Responsibilities
- Assist the program director with the coordination of services to the individuals served.
- 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, personal hygiene and more.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
- Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
- Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
- Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
- Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
- Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
Requirements
- 18 years or older.
- 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.
- Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance.
- Supplemental Insurance.
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts.
- Pet Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services.
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) accrual.
- PTO Donation.
- Growth and Development Opportunities.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Scheduled pay increases.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- National Brand Discounts.
- Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday.
- PAID training and orientation.
