Behavioral DSP 1500 Sign-On Bonus

What You Get To Do:

Some of the people we support experience significant mental health or behavioral challenges. These may include verbal or physical aggression emotional distress or other behaviors that require patience sound judgment and effective crisis-management skills. 

A  Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver  provides direct support positive direction instruction and assistance to individuals with mental intellectual & developmental and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

• Provide hands-on assistance encouragement mentoring and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort safety and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around getting in and out of bed dressing bathing toileting personal hygiene and more.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties

Qualifications :

What Makes You A Great Fit: 

• 18 years or older
• Valid drivers license required (due to transporting persons served)
• Candidates must be comfortable driving to transport persons served as required 
  • Some positions/locations may require your own personal vehicle and auto liability insurance based on the role
• 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
• Computer skills for documentation
• Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process 

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with intense high behaviors both verbal and physical 
• Prior IDD mental health psychiatric and/or security experience is strongly preferred

Additional Information :

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex protected veteran status disability genetic information national origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time