Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Supported/Community Living Program

About the role

Dungarvin is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing support services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities since 1976. We aim to foster independence and quality of life through person-centered supports.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
• Provide transportation to community events, hobbies, appointments, shopping trips, and other outings/errands.
• Assist with household duties such as cleaning, laundry, meal prep, budgeting, and establishing routines.
• Enrich and support the lives of the persons served while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Aid in activities of daily living, including community-based supports.
• Help individuals set and achieve goals; assist in overcoming personal barriers.
• Communicate with clients and their families to understand their interests, skills, abilities, goals, and support needs.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Periodically assist with personal care assistance and support with prescribed medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle is required for the Supported/Community Living Support Program.
• Personal or professional experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or experience in front-facing customer service role and a true passion for helping vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful to problem solve without direct supervision.
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to provide references.
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Independence and adaptability.
• Passion for helping vulnerable populations.

Benefits

• Wage: Starting at $20/Hr.
• Full-time - 40 hours/week.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance for FT employees.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees.
• Pet Insurance.
• Free Life Insurance.
• 401K plan with Match.
• PAID Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• PTO Donation.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program & Employee Assistance Program.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Tapcheck - early pay access.
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 17 states of services.
• Paid training and orientation.

Pay

$20/Hr.

Schedule

Full-time - 40 hours/week.