BiWeekly Live In Direct Support Professional Behavioral Support

Dungarvin; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a live-in Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care for individuals with I/DD in their homes. The role follows a 7 day on/7 day off schedule, living in the client's home and earning full-time pay with overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and supporting daily living activities while maintaining safety and dignity. A valid driver's license and 1 year caregiving experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to live in the client's home for 7 days.
• Must be able to leave the home for 7 days.
• Age 18+ years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year caregiving experience for individuals with I/DD.
• Excellent communication for documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents while maintaining a safe, healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personal care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• 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 lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Live-in

7-day on/off schedule

18+ years old

HS diploma or GED

Caregiving experience

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, 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 will be required to live in the individuals' home-on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-in DSPs work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 hours of which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable. Live-in DSPs are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on. You will receive one 7-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 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:

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Valid driver's license (due to transporting persons served)


• 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


• 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

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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