Lead Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin • South Bend, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, a mission-driven team established in 1976, the focus is on providing person-centered support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or other complex medical needs, enabling them to live as independently as possible. The Lead Direct Support Professional coordinates services for individuals, covering finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact, education, and household management. This role involves providing direct support, positive direction, instruction, and hands-on assistance to ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served, while empowering them to maintain dignity and respect. The position offers personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the opportunity to gain healthcare experience with a reliable and varied work schedule.

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
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal) to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management.
• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities.
• Empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.
• Assist with financials and documentation.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees