Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About Dungarvin
At Dungarvin we are a mission‑driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976 we have provided person‑centered supports that enable people to live as independently as possible. We serve individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and other complex medical needs in 15 states, and we are committed to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.
Locations
Positions are available in South Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, and Waukesha.
Schedule
Multiple schedules available.
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). Eligible for a $1,500 bonus based on assigned program. Position requires a valid driver’s license.
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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Provide support and mentorship with daily activities to ensure health and safety, including meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and facilitating fun activities.
- Hands‑on mentoring to help individuals become more independent.
- Offer positive direction to encourage achievement of personal goals.
- Administer medication and monitor medical well‑being.
- Transport persons served as required, using company or personal vehicles.
- For Behavioral DSP roles: support individuals with intense high behaviors (verbal and physical), applying crisis‑management and decision‑making skills.
- Follow support plans, document care, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
Qualifications
- Excitement for working with adults with disabilities.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful background clearance.
- Strong communication skills (reading, writing, documentation).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles (or personal vehicle with auto‑liability insurance where required).
- Nice to have: experience with adults with mental health issues or related disabilities.
- Nice to have: certifications/training such as CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc. (not required).