Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 retention bonus

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

PTO

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck pay access

PAID training

Job summary

Dungarvin inc is seeking a Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Madison, WI to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. The role involves assisting with daily activities, personal cares and community integration, while ensuring health and safety.

The position offers full-time or part-time schedules with a $1,500 retention bonus, paid training, and a full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Background clearance required.
• Experience with adults with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a residential group home with personal cares and activities.
• Provide medication administration and monitor wellbeing.
• Support daily activities and community integration.
• Mentor and guide individuals toward independence.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Decision making

Crisis management

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

• Full-time
• Compensation: from USD 17 - hourly

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.

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

Schedule: Full and Part Time Variety of schedules available

Company Benefits/Perks:

• $1,500 retention bonus
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FTemployees
• 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

What You Get To Do:

Working directly as aDirect Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:

• Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.
• Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
• Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
• Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well being.

No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands‑on experience.

If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – to be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical! You will provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with metal health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges! We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision making and crisis management skills, and who will not be intimated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Valid Drivers License(due to transporting persons served)
• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• 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.
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons servedas required
  • Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto‑liability insurance based on the role

Nice to Have:

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

Why this position:

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life.
• Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
• Varied day‑to‑day experiences; no two days are the same.

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.