Direct Support Professional/Youth Caregiver - Part-Time

About the role

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, providing person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to children, teens, and young adults (ages 12–21) with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.
• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.
• 6 months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations required (e.g., caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, direct support professional, etc.).
• Good communication skills; ability to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Valid driver’s license (required for transporting persons served).
• Must be able to attend three weeks of paid training Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Saturday/Sunday 8 am–2 pm (12 hours/week).
• Friday/Saturday 2 pm–10 pm (16 hours/week).