Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - $1500 Sign On Bonus

Dungarvin; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 retention bonus

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver in Evansville, IN, offering a starting wage of $15.50/hour. The role involves providing direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Responsibilities include helping with daily living tasks and mentoring individuals. Benefits include a $1,500 retention bonus, medical coverage, paid training, and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates are patient, observant, and good communicators, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Successful background clearance is required.
• Able to work as a positive role-model.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and personal support to individuals.
• Ensure comfort and personal growth for those served.
• Assist with daily living tasks and perform housekeeping.

Skills

Person-centered

Patient

Good communication skills

Dependable

Observant

Job description

Job Location

This position will work out of Evansville, IN

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 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.

Position

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver (Evansville, IN)

Schedule: Multiple shifts available

Wage: $15.50 / hour

Benefits

• $1,500 retention bonus
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full‑time employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full‑time employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full‑time 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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.

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.
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and documenting care, following support plans, collaborating with internal and external teammates).

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.