Lead ESN DSP / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Valparaiso, IN

9d

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a full-time Lead ESN DSP / Caregiver to provide person-centered support to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The role coordinates services for individuals, including support with finances, medical needs, recreation, program services, family involvement, education, and household management. The Lead DSP supports the Program Director in promoting consistent program implementation, individual care, and communication with staff and interdisciplinary team members, and also performs direct support professional duties.

The position includes hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance for individuals served and DSPs. The caregiver supports safety, comfort, and personal growth; assists with activities of daily living; and performs housekeeping, laundry, financial, and documentation tasks. The listed schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Starting wage is $17.75.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Comfort driving to transport individuals served as required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior caregiving experience.
• Experience working with behaviors.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding and employment.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Nice To Haves

• Prior education and/or experience in residential services for people with developmental disabilities.
• Prior experience leading peers or coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact and involvement, education, and household management.
• Assist the Program Director in maintaining consistency in program implementation, individual care, and communication with staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Read, understand, and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Act as a role model for other direct support professionals.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Maintain program supplies.
• Assist in training staff.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served and DSPs.
• Support the comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals served.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with finances and documentation.
• Transport individuals served as required.

Benefits

• Paid training and orientation.
• Pet insurance.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Paid time off accrual.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible Spending and HSA accounts.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service.
• PTO donation.
• Employee referral program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• National brand discounts.
• Tap Check access to 50% of pay before payday.

What This Job Offers

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