Mental Health Specialist 1 / Behavior Tech / DSP

About the position

Join Our Passionate Team as a Mental Health Specialist (MHS I) – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day! At Dungarvin, we’re not just a company—we’re a close-knit team of dedicated professionals focused on empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. We take a person-centered approach to helping the individuals we serve lead fulfilling, independent lives, and we’re looking for compassionate, driven Mental Health Specialist’s to help make this mission a reality.

Responsibilities

• Provide Hands-On Care: Assist individuals with daily activities like personal care, meal prep, and transportation, all while fostering independence.
• Support Mental Health & Behavioral Management: Utilize your skills to help individuals overcome behavioral challenges, offering compassionate, person-centered care.
• Create a Safe & Welcoming Environment: Maintain a clean, safe space that ensures comfort and support while helping individuals reach their personal goals.
• Mentor & Guide: Provide supervision, positive reinforcement, and guidance to help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals who have challenging behaviors, such as physical or verbal aggression, property destruction, or self-injury.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Physical stamina to stay on your feet, walk, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills for tracking progress and documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for Helping Others: Experience with mental health conditions (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety) is a plus.

Benefits

• Fixed Rate: $20.00/hr.
• Part-time schedules available (All persons in this position should be prepared to work some weekend shifts and holidays.)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance (for FT employees), Supplemental Insurance, Life Insurance, and more!
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match.
• Paid Time Off that increases with tenure; Including PTO Donation options.
• Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and access to Tapcheck (get 50% of your pay before payday).
• Growth & Development: Access to career growth opportunities, paid training, and mentorship.
• Mileage Reimbursement for travel.
• Paid Training and Orientation: Training provided to ensure you’re equipped to handle challenging behaviors.