Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

About the role

At Dungarvin Supported Living, we provide person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible. The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Enrich and support the lives of residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Live-in Model Details

Our Live-in model is a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You will be required to live in the individuals' home-on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-in DSPs work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 hours of which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable. Live-in DSPs are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on. You will receive one 7-hour break during your scheduled shift. All off time must be spent off location—the individual’s home cannot be your primary residence.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (due to transporting persons served).
• Ability to live in the home for 7 days and leave the home for 7 days.
• Be 18+ years old.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities highly preferred.
• Good communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.

Benefits

• Wage: $17.50/hour (rate based on title and geographical location). Full range scale: $17.50–$19.50.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Tapcheck – early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.