Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; Lyndon Station (WI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401 K plan with up to 3% employer match

Paid training and orientation

Employee Assistance Program

Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday

Job summary

A supportive services organization in Lyndon Station, WI is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver. In this role, you'll provide essential support to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, providing medication administration, and encouraging independence. The position offers competitive pay, benefits like medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for growth. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while gaining valuable healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Good communication is essential for documenting care and collaborating with team members.
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities in a residential group home.
• Provide medication administration and ensure the medical well-being of persons served.
• Mentor individuals to help them achieve independence.

Skills

Good communication

Excitement for working with adults with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

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.

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Lyndon Station, WI

Wage: $16.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential (for any time worked on weekends, from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday)

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

What You Get To Do:

Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by helping people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver) 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, housekeeping, laundry 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.

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
• 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
• Valid driver's license (due to transporting persons served)
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as 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

Why this Position:

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life.
• Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
• Varied day‑to‑day experiences; no two days are the same.

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.