Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Rate: Starting $19/hour

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K plan with up to 3% employer match

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A provider of support services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and hands-on instruction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Role includes supporting daily living activities and ensuring the safety and health of residents. Candidates must be over 18 and have experience in similar settings. This position offers a meaningful career opportunity with the potential to positively impact someone's life.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have availability to work weekends.
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personalized care to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Implement positive behavior supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Experience with I/DD individuals

Job description

Company Perks/Benefits

• Hourly Rate: Starting $19/hour
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• 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

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—providing person‑centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible.

Our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference, and we encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life!

What You Get to Do

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct care, 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.

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 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

Why This Role

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference
• Positively impact someone’s life
• Gain health care experience to further your career

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must have availability to work weekends
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to provide references
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in‑house orientation and training
• Have a passion to help others
• People‑oriented and have a team approach
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• 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

Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements.

Additional Information

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. Dungarvin is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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