Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Vision & Dental

Supplemental Insurance

HSA / FSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Brand discounts

Early pay access

Paid training

Job summary

Dungarvin inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver for a full-time role in Colorado Springs. The position offers a stable schedule Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm, with 36–40 hours weekly and starting pay at $19.00 per hour, with a full wage scale up to $20.50.

You will provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assist with daily living, meals, mobility, and personal care, while promoting safety, independence, and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Previousexperience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilitiespreferred

Responsibilities

• 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-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Reliability

Flexibility

Caregiving

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

• Full-time

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Company 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’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:

• Starting salary $19.00 per hour (Full wage scale $19.00 - $20.50per hour)


• Schedule: M - F 8am - 4pm / 36 to 40 hours per week


• 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 GetToDo:

TheDSP(caregiver)is responsible forproviding 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 serviceobjectives, and personal goals.

If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team.

• 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-escalate 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

• Previousexperience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilitiespreferred


• Must be at least 18 years old


• Have a passion to help others through person-centered care


• People-oriented and have a team approach


• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible


• Goodcommunication is key in this role.You’llrely on your reading, writing, andcommunication 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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