Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Weekend Shift

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.

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

Wage: $17.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential (for any time worked on weekends, from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday)

• *Eligible for $1,500 bonus based on assigned program**
• *Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees

Life Insurance for FT employees

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

PAID training and orientation

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, perform housekeeping, laundry duties 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.

If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

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. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Excitement for working with adults with disabilities

Must be at least 18 years old

High school diploma or GED certificate

You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

A valid driver's 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

Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience

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.