Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

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 persons 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.

Qualifications :

What Makes You A Great Fit :

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding / employment process
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• A valid drivers license is required for this position  (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

Additional Information :

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together were 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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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1