Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Pet Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Job summary

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at a leading support services provider, you will empower individuals with disabilities to live independently while providing hands-on assistance and encouragement. Join a mission-driven team that values respect and choice, offering competitive pay and extensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Successful background clearance required.
• Prior experience with high behaviors preferred.
• Experience in IDD, mental health, or psychiatric settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and encouragement to individuals.
• Ensure comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals assisted.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as dressing, bathing, and hygiene.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Observant

Detail oriented

Team player

Job description

ESN Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - 2nd Shift

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 South Bend, IN!

Schedule: 2nd shift

Wage: $16.50+/hour

Company Perks/Benefits:

• 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

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

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.

• 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.

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.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• 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
• 18 years or older
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical preferred
• Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred

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. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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