Caregiver, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care, Mental Health

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’rea 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 centeredsupportsthat allow people to live independently as possible.

You’llwork 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 toimpactsomeone’s life.

Join our team as aBehavioral

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver! You have the opportunity to do more than go to work—you can help someone live the life they choose.

Wage:$17/hr ($19/hr on the weekends)

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance for FT employees

401 K plan with upto 3% employer match after one year of services

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)for eligible employees

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday

PAID training and orientation

As a
Behavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP)with Dungarvin,you’llwalk alongside people as they work toward their personal goals, build independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

That might mean going shopping, heading to the pool, supporting someone at work, attending a Special Olympics event, getting out into the community, or simply helping someone have a good day.

You’llbuild meaningful relationships while providing the individualized support, encouragement, and guidance each person needs to live with dignity, choice, and as much independence as possible.

What You’llDo

Provide individualized support to adults with mental health, intellectual and developmental, and/or physical disabilities.

Support people as they develop skills, pursue personal goals, andparticipatein their communities.

Provide encouragement, mentoring, and guidance with daily activities and life skills.

Help individualsmaintaintheir comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.

Support daily living activities when needed, which may include mobility, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, meals, and other personal-care needs depending on the individual.

Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs.

Use a calm, patient, and team-based approach during challenging situations.

Attend community activities, appointments, social events, recreational activities, and other outings.

Build positive, respectful relationships with the people we support and your teammates.

Complete required documentationregardingservices, progress, incidents, and important events.

Complete Dungarvin’sHandle with Ca retraining and other required training to help you safely and effectively support the people in your care.

This Work Can Be Challenging—and Meaningful

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.

Some individuals may also have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or medical needs.

We want candidates to have a realistic understanding of the work. At the same time, youwon’tbe expected to figureit allout on your own.

Training, teamwork, and individualized support plans are an important part of how we provide services.

What We’re Looking For

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