Copy of Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending

HSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck pay access

Paid training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver for full-time roles in Wisconsin. You will work directly with adults with disabilities in residential settings, helping with daily activities, meals, personal care, and community integration. A valid drivers license is required to transport clients.

Wage starts at $17.00 per hour with a $2.00/hour weekend shift differential. Paid training, benefits, and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass background clearance as part of onboarding/employment process
• Valid drivers license required for transporting persons served

Responsibilities

• Assist people in a residential group home with daily activities
• Help with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and community integration
• Provide medication administration and monitor health status
• Mentor clients to enhance independence and personal goals

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Copy of Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

• Full-time

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 in 15 states, 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.

Wage: $17.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential (for any time worked on weekends, from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday)

**Position requires a valid driver's license**

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 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 up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

***Positions are available in South MilwaukeeandOak Creek, as well as Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, and Waukesha.***

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, perform 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 aBehavioral 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 support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people who are faced with mental 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 intimidated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• 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 valid driver's license is required for this position(due to transporting persons served)
• 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
• Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) are appreciated but not required

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

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