Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregiver - Dungarvin

At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. This position pays $19.80 per hour.

What's In It For You:  

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life. 
• Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to  3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

Dungarvin is looking for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care support to people with developmental disabilities in our Day Program. Candidates will have a desire to create a lasting positive impact on people's lives and enjoy coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals. 

What You Get To Do:

• Assist the persons served to direct the course of their own lives, develop and maintain relationships, and participate in their communities
• Assist individuals with planning and achieving goals
• Assist with direct care and support with daily activities such as mealtime and personal care
• Drive the company van or small bus to activities in the community
• Follow protocols and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Assist persons served to direct the course of their own lives, develop, and maintain relationships, and participate in their communities.
• Assist individuals with planning and achieving goals.
• Assist with direct care and support with daily activities, such as mealtime and personal cares.
• Plan various activities, outings, and workshops, to improve life skills and help build independence.

What Makes You a Great Fit: 

• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to drive the company van
• 18 years or older
• Able to lift/transfer 50 pounds
• 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
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  

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