Company Description

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a DSP Float at Dungarvin!

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / 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.

Why This Role:

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

Schedule: Full-time and part-time schedules available

Wage: $15.75/hour

Perks/Benefits:

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance for full-time employees
401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
PTO Donation
Growth and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Scheduled pay increases
Employee Assistance Program
T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get to Do:

Travel and be cross trained to work in multiple homes
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, personal hygiene and more.
Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Who We Are:

At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. We aim to empower those we assist to pursue their dreams while our dedicated team provides guidance, support, and care they deserve with dignity and respect. As a DSP Float, you will be crossed train to work in multiple homes! This role is ideal for candidates who like variety and change.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

Must have a least 2-4 years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
Prior experience working with individuals with high behaviors and/or willing willingness to be trained is strongly preferred
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
18 years or older
Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement
Good communication is key in this role. 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.

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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