Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Dungarvin

Who We Are:

Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral or significant medical challenges, and to children and their families.

                  Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life!

             Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Milwaukee, WI.

Schedule: Multiple Schedules Available

Wage: $18/hr on weekends ($16/hour during the weekdays/evenings)

Company Benefits/Perks:

• 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 up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

***Positions are available in Oak Creek and South Milwaukee.***

What You Get To Do:

Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:

• Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities.
• Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
• Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
• Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well-being.

No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical. You will provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people who are faced with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges. We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision-making and crisis-management skills, and who will not be intimidated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required 
  • Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role

Nice to Have

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
• Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) are appreciated but not required

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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