Direct support professional (DSP)/ Caregiver

Dungarvin; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off accrual

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading care support provider in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver to provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities. This role offers a meaningful career that allows you to make a positive impact on people's lives while assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be dependable, and possess good communication skills. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must exhibit patience and kindness in interactions.
• Detail-oriented and observant nature required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and encouragement.
• Ensure comfort and safety of individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks like bathing and dressing.

Skills

Person-centered care

Dependability

Good communication

Observation skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

AtDungarvin, 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!

Schedule: Full Time and Part Time Schedules available

Perks/Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 17 states of services
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• TapCheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

Job Description

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

Why This Role

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impacts someone’s life.
• Gain health care experience to further your career.
• Reliable work schedule.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

What you get to do

• Provide hands‑on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Computer skills for documentation
• 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

AtDungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.