Independent Living Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Home Care, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care -
Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health, Home Care
At Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs.
Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities. We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored.
Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms. Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations.
Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.
A Little About UsAt Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs.
Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities. We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored.
Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms. Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations.
Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.
Job Description** Must be a valid driver
This is a position that provides apersonalizedblendof in-home and in-community services that focus on the support and skill development a person needs to maintain and/or increase their independence and teach individual life-skills. The goals will look different for each person-served that you provide support to, and this position will work both in-community and in-home settings. Staff will work with multiple person-served and will need to use their own personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and to transport the person-served.
Mileage reimbursement is offered.
** This is not a residential group-home setting
Wage Range: $19.50/hour
* Listed pay range is based on experience level and may vary depending on an individuals skills and qualifications.
Available locations and schedules- This position will start part-time and has the potential to grow
- Schedules are subject to change based on the individuals needs
- Assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home and in-community setting as you support them in pursuing a happy, healthy, and more independent life.
- Assist individuals with daily activities like personal care, meal prep, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry, all while fostering independence.
- Maintain a clean, safe space that ensures comfort and support while helping individuals reach their personal goals.
- Provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills.
- Examples:
Accompanying person-served on errands and appointments, budgeting skills, and integrating into social events
- Examples:
- Attend team meetings, write…
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