Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 21,352 - 23,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

PAID training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin seeks a Direct Support Professional in South Bend, Indiana. The role involves providing hands-on assistance to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring comfort and safety, assisting with daily living tasks, and fostering personal growth. The position offers wages of $15.50-$16.75 per hour and includes benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and career development opportunities. A positive role model and good communicator is essential for this fulfilling career choice.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• A successful background clearance is required.
• Good communication skills for documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and encouragement.
• Ensure personal comfort and safety of individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks.

Skills

Person-centered

Dependability

Adaptability

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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 nationally, 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

Schedule: 2nd Shift and Overnights

Wage: $15.50/hr-$16.75/hr

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:

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• 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.
• Reliable work schedule.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• 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
• Computer skills for documentation
• 18 years or older
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• 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.

Additional Information

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.