Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

HSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Growth opportunities

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Brand Discounts

Tapcheck

Paid training

Job summary

Dungarvin in Janesville, WI seeks a part-time Behavioral Direct Support Professional / caregiver to assist adults with disabilities and complex care needs. You will provide hands-on support, guidance, and supervision to help individuals live with dignity and independence in their daily lives.

Responsibilities include daily living tasks, safety, documentation, and transportation when needed. The role offers paid training and growth opportunities with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with adults with disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for transporting individuals.
• Ability to drive company vehicles as required.
• Successful background clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with daily living tasks.
• Offer guidance, mentoring and support to individuals.
• Ensure comfort, safety and personal growth of those served.
• Transport individuals to appointments or activities outside the home.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Skills

Communication

Reading & writing

18+ years old

Job description

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, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You'll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference - one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Join our team as a Behavioral Support Professional / Caregiver in Janesville, WI!

Company Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• 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

Who we are:

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, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You'll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference - one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Schedule: Part-Time Schedules Available

Wage: Starting $17 - $20/hour(on weekends); non-drivers $16-$17.50/hour

Company Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• 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

Job Description

Are you someone with a heart of gold and a passion for making a meaningful difference in others' lives? We're on the lookout for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team!

As a Behavioral Direct Support Professional / caregiver, you'll offer support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. Your aim? Empowering them to live independently with dignity and respect. You will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral support needs.

What You Get To Do:

• Handle with Care Training - this will ensure your safety and success supporting individuals using a team-based approach that best meet their complex care needs.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Qualifications

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Good communication is key in this role. You'll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
• Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
  • Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process

Nice to Have:

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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