Caregiver

Dungarvin; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan with upto 3% employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay

PAID training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin is a mission-driven provider offering person-centered supports to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and other needs. Our Behavioral Direct Support Professionals help individuals live with dignity and independence in their communities.

You will work directly with people to support personal goals, attend activities, and provide compassionate, team-based care in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Driver's License due to transporting persons served.
• Background clearance required as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to adults with mental health, intellectual and developmental, and/or physical disabilities.
• Support people as they develop skills and participate in their communities.
• Offer encouragement, mentoring, and guidance with daily activities and life skills.
• Help individuals maintain comfort, safety, dignity and independence.
• Assist with daily living activities such as mobility, dressing, bathing, meals and personal-care needs.
• Recognize and respond to behavioral or mental health needs.
• Attend community activities, appointments, and outings.
• Document services, progress, incidents and important events.

Skills

18+ age

Valid Driver's License

Dependable

Patient

Team player

Effective communicator

Job description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’rea mission-driven team rooted in respect,responseand choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provideperson centeredsupportsthat allow people to live independently as possible.You’llwork directly with people in need ofassistance, 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 toimpactsomeone’s life.

Join our team as aBehavioralDirect Support Professional / Caregiver! You have the opportunity to do more than go to work—you can help someone live the life they choose.

Wage:$17/hr ($19/hr on the weekends)

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 FTemployees

401 K plan with upto 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

Job Description

As aBehavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP)with Dungarvin,you’llwalk alongside people as they work toward their personal goals, build independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

That might mean going shopping, heading to the pool, supporting someone at work, attending a Special Olympics event, getting out into the community, or simply helping someone have a good day.

You’llbuild meaningful relationships while providingthe individualizedsupport, encouragement, and guidance each person needs to live with dignity, choice, and as much independence as possible.

WhatYou’llDo

Provide individualized support to adults withmental health, intellectual and developmental, and/or physical disabilities.

Support people as they develop skills, pursue personal goals, andparticipatein their communities.

Provide encouragement, mentoring, and guidance with daily activities and life skills.

Help individualsmaintaintheir comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.

Support daily living activities when needed, which may include mobility, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, meals, and other personal-care needs depending on the individual.

Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs.

Use a calm, patient, and team-based approach during challenging situations.

Attend community activities, appointments, social events, recreational activities, and other outings.

Build positive, respectful relationships with the people we support and your teammates.

Complete required documentationregardingservices, progress, incidents, andimportant events.

CompleteDungarvin’sHandle with Caretraining and other required training to help you safely and effectively support the people in your care.

This Work Can Be Challenging—and Meaningful

Some of the people we support experience significant mental health or behavioral challenges. These may includeverbal or physical aggression, emotional distress, or other behaviors that require patience, sound judgment, and effective crisis-management skills.

Some individuals may also have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or medical needs.

We want candidates to have a realistic understanding of the work. At the same time, youwon’tbe expected to figureit allout on your own.Training, teamwork, and individualized support plans are an important part of how we provide services.

Qualifications

WhatWe’reLooking For

We’relooking for people who:

Are at least 18 years old

Have a ValidDriversLicense(due to transporting persons served)

Are comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons servedasrequired

Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role

Are patient, dependable, and respectful.

Believe the people we support should have choice and control over their own lives.

Can remain calm and make sound decisions during challenging situations.

Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

Are comfortable learning new skills and following individualized support plans.

Havea sincere interest in supporting people with complex needs.

A successful background clearance isrequiredas part of the onboarding/employment process

Prior experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric services, healthcare, corrections/security, or another human-services setting is strongly preferred, but it is notrequired.

Additional Information

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 anaffirmative actionand equal opportunity employer.

Ifyou’resomeone who wants meaningful work, enjoys building relationships, and can see the person—not just the behavior—we’dlove to hear from you.

Join Dungarvin and help people live the lives they choose.

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