Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Match

PTO

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending

HSA

Employee Assistance

Referral Program

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a home setting. The live-in model follows a 7 days on/7 days off schedule and offers full-time pay with overtime, bi-weekly compensation for 105 hours, and a daily 7-hour break in the schedule.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, meals, mobility, behavior support, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of caregiving experience with individuals with I/DD preferred.
• Ability to live in the home for 7 days and leave for 7 days.
• Must have valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and assistance to individuals with I/DD.
• Assist with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating).
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, including potential use of mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors as needed.
• Document care and follow support plans.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Reading & writing

Caregiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

• Full-time

Who we are:

Welcome toDungarvinSupportedLiving, formerly known asAacres.

AtDungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’rea mission-driven team rooted in respect,responseand choice. Since 1976,we’vebeen dedicated to meeting people where they are - providing person-centeredsupportsthatallowindividuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity toimpactsomeone’s life!

Company Perks/Benefits:

Wage: $ 20.00/hour(The rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location)Full RangeScale:$20.00- $22.30

Schedule 7days on/7days off

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accountsfor eligible employees

Pet Insurance

Life Insurancefor eligible employees

401 K plan with up to 3% employer matchafter one year of service

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

What You Get ToDo:

The DSP (caregiver)is responsible forproviding direct support, hands-oninstruction,assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of serviceobjectives, and personal goals.

The live-in model allows for structure in a client's home environment. Our Live-in model is a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You willbe requiredto live in the individuals' home-on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-inDSPswork approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25hoursof which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable.Live-inDSPsare also provided with a weekly food budget during yourweek on. You will receiveone7-hour break during your scheduled shift.

**All off time must be spent off location - the individual’s home cannot be your primary residence**

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents whilemaintaininga safe and healthy environment
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assistwith activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transferassistance, which mayinclude usingmechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de‑scalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Why This Role:

Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.

Positivelyimpactsomeone’s life.

Gain health care experience to further your career.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Valid US. Driver's License
• Ability to live in the home for 7 days
• Ability to leave the home for 7 days
• Be 18+ Years Old
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities highly preferred
• Goodcommunication 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

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together,we'reworking to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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10/21