Caregiver

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential Group Home

No Experience? No Problem! We'll Train You!

Make a Difference in Someone's Everyday Life!

Looking for a job where you can make meaningful connections, help others, and feel good about the work you do?

At Dungarvin, we're looking for compassionate, dependable people to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our residential group homes.

Whether you're an experienced caregiver or completely new to the field, we'd love to meet you!

You don't need a background in healthcare or human services to make a difference. If you're patient, caring, responsible, and enjoy helping others, you may be exactly who we're looking for.

Schedule: Part-time with opportunity to pick up additional shifts

Job Description

What Does a DSP Do?

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives in a comfortable, home-like environment.

Every day is a little different! You might spend your shift cooking dinner together, helping someone get ready for their day, enjoying a favorite activity, or celebrating a personal accomplishment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Supporting Daily Living: Assist with everyday activities such as preparing meals, household tasks, personal care, and medication administration.
• Encouraging Independence: Help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and make choices about their daily lives.
• Creating Connections: Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
• Enjoying Activities Together: Support individuals with hobbies, shopping, community outings, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Providing a Safe, Comfortable Home: Help maintain a welcoming, respectful, and supportive living environment.
• Working as a Team: Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to provide consistent, person-centered support.
• Celebrating Success: Recognize the everyday accomplishments that make a big difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must have a sincere desire to support individuals with disabilities.

Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Must be willing to complete required training.

Must meet applicable driving requirements, including a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record,driving is required for the position.

Must be comfortable using basic technology to complete required documentation.

You don't need years of experience. You just need the right attitude and a willingness to learn!

You might be a great fit if you:

Enjoy helping others and making meaningful connections.

Are patient, compassionate, dependable, and respectful.

Believe everyone deserves to make their own choices and live with dignity.

Can communicate effectively and work well with others.

Are comfortable assisting with personal care and daily living activities.

Are willing to learn new skills and follow individualized support plans.

Experience is welcome, but not required!

We encourage applications from people with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, childcare, education, healthcare, or anyone interested in starting a meaningful new career.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Company Perks/Benefits:

• Starting wage:
• 401kplan with a 3% employer match after oneyearof services
• Company-provided hardware and cell phone stipend
• PTO that increases with tenure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life insuranceand freelong-term disabilityinsurance
• Supplemental insurance, FSA, and HSA
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin's states of services
• Discount on your personal Verizon monthly bill,among other national discount programs

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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