Behavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

About the role

At Dungarvin, we are a mission‑driven team dedicated to providing person‑centered supports that enable individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible. As a Behavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will walk alongside people as they work toward personal goals, build independence, and enjoy meaningful activities in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to adults with mental health, intellectual/developmental, and/or physical disabilities.
• Support skill development, personal goal pursuit, and community participation.
• Offer encouragement, mentoring, and guidance with daily activities and life‑skills.
• Help individuals maintain comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
• Assist with daily living activities as needed, including mobility, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, meals, and other personal‑care needs.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs using a calm, patient, team‑based approach.
• Attend community activities, appointments, social events, recreational outings, and other engagements.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with the people we support and with teammates.
• Complete required documentation regarding services, progress, incidents, and important events.
• Complete Dungarvin’s “Handle with Care” training and other required training to safely and effectively support individuals.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license (required for transporting persons served).
• Willingness to drive company vehicles; some locations may require a personal vehicle and auto‑liability insurance.
• Patient, dependable, and respectful with a belief in choice and control for the people we support.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during challenging situations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Comfort with learning new skills and following individualized support plans.
• Sincere interest in supporting people with complex needs.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding.
• Prior experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric services, healthcare, corrections/security, or another human‑services setting is strongly preferred but not required.

Pay

$17.00 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential for any time worked on weekends (from 5 pm Friday to 8 am Monday).

Schedule

Days, evenings, and nights – full‑time and part‑time positions available.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full‑time employees.
• Supplemental insurance, flex spending, and HSA accounts for full‑time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees, with PTO donation option.
• 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.