Job Description

_ 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 person's 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 supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with metal 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 intimated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

_ What Makes You A Great Fit:_

• Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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

Additional Information

_ Why this position:_

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

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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