Direct Support Professional; DSP​/Caregiver

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 as 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.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.

Wage: $16.50 per hour + $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential (for any time worked on weekends, from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday)

Schedule:

Multiple schedules available

Position requires valid driver’s license.

• 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 up to 3% employer match after one year of service
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck—access up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Positions are available in Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Waukesha, and Oak Creek.

• Support and mentorship with daily activities to ensure their health and safety, including meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties, and facilitating fun activities.
• Hands‑on mentoring to help them become more independent.
• Positive direction to encourage individuals to achieve personal goals.
• Provide medication administration and ensure medical well‑being.

No experience required—if you meet the basic job requirements, we provide necessary paid training and hands‑on experience.

If interested in a Behavioral DSP role, we look for candidates with prior experience managing intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical. We seek staff who are patient, good decision‑makers, crisis‑management capable, and not intimidated. 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
• A successful background clearance is required as part of onboarding
• Good communication skills for documentation, support plans, and teamwork
• Valid driver’s license required (transportation of persons served)
• Comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served; some positions may require personal vehicle and auto‑liability insurance

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities, or related experience
• Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) are appreciated but not required

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.