Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dungarvin is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Day Program in California. The role involves hands-on support, teaching life skills, and aiding adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to live more independently.

Responsibilities include leading activities, personal care, behavioral support, and documenting progress. Requires 6+ months of experience, 21+ years old, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for documentation, support plans, and team communication.
• Must be 21 years or older and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and life-skills development in a Day Program.
• Provide personal care and behavioral support.
• Support community outings and documentation.
• Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities.
• Ensure a safe, positive environment and follow plans.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Part-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-3:00 PM | 32.5 Hours/Week $23.50/hour | Benefits Eligible | Evenings & Weekends Off | Paid Training

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 - 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!

Pay, Schedule & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $23.50/hour
• Full Range Scale: $23.50 - $26.20 per hour. The starting rate for this position is fixed at $23.50 per hour. Pay increases occur over time and are tied to tenure/length of employment with Dungarvin.
• Reliable 32.5 hour schedule
• Monday - Friday work schedule with weekends off!
• 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

Job Description

A Different Kind of DSP Role

Dungarvin is hiring experienced Direct Support Professionals and human services professionals for our Day Program.

This is an active, hands‑on setting where DSPs lead activities, teach life skills, support community participation, provide personal care and behavioral support, and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build greater independence.

You may lead a cooking or art activity, help someone practice communication or money‑management skills, support a community outing, or help someone work through a behavioral challenge.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Lead cooking, art, music, recreation, and life‑skills activities
• Teach and reinforce skills that promote independence
• Support community outings and volunteer activities
• Provide personal care, including restroom, hygiene, eating, and mobility support
• Provide behavioral support and use trained de‑escalation techniques
• Support individuals with verbal and nonverbal communication needs
• Follow individualized support and behavior plans
• Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities
• Complete accurate electronic documentation
• Prepare, clean, and reset program areas
• Work with your team to maintain a safe, positive, and consistent environment

Engagement is part of the job. DSPs actively participate, encourage individuals, adapt activities when needed, and help each person participate at their own ability level.

Your Experience Matters

We’re looking for candidates with hands‑on experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, personal care needs, or similar support needs.

Relevant backgrounds may include Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Teacher's Aide, Respite Provider, Residential Counselor, Community Support Worker, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, or similar human services experience.

Qualifications

What Works Well Here

Strong DSPs are patient, dependable, proactive, and able to stay calm when situations become challenging. You should be comfortable taking initiative, working as part of a team, receiving feedback, and adapting when needs or plans change.

Supporting independence also means knowing when to help and when to coach someone through a task so they can do more for themselves.

What You’ll Need

• 6+ months of relevant hands‑on support experience
• Must be 21 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company van
• Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
• Ability to respond appropriately during behavioral and emergency situations
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic documentation systems
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for documentation, support plans, and team communication
• Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs.

Additional Information

If you have relevant experience and want a Direct Support Professional role where you can teach, engage, support, and help adults build greater independence, we’d like to hear from you.

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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