Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K with up to 3% employer match

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck

PAID training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin in Madison, WI is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to support adults with disabilities in a residential setting. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, and community integration.

This role offers full- and part-time schedules with paid training, benefits, and opportunities for growth; requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive company vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required for transporting persons served.
• Background clearance required as part of onboarding.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to drive company vehicles where required.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentorship with daily activities to those served, ensuring health and safety.
• Hands-on mentoring to help individuals become more independent.
• Provide positive direction to help individuals achieve personal goals.
• Administer medications and monitor medical well‑being.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Excitement for working with adults w/ 

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 nationwide, 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 Madison, WI!

Schedule: Full and part time schedules available

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

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Madison, WI!

Schedule: Full and part time schedules available

Wage: $17 - $19/hour(on weekends); non-drivers $16

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
• PTO Donation
• 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:

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

If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – to be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical! You will provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with metal health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges! We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision making and crisis management skills, and who will not be intimated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• 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.
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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

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.

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.
• Reliable work schedule.
• Varied day‑to‑day experiences; no two days are the same.

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