Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

PTO

Paid training

Growth and development opportunities

Employee referral program

Paid time off donation

Flex Spending and HSA

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float in Louisville, KY. The role involves providing hands-on support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals with disabilities, across multiple homes, with transportation duties as needed.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development, with a focus on dignity and person-centered care in daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Must be comfortable driving to transport individuals served and have a valid driver’s license.
• Candidate should be patient, empathetic, and a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Travel and be cross trained to work in multiple homes.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure comfort and safety of individuals served and assist with daily living tasks.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation as needed.
• Document progress and milestones.

Skills

Team player

Observant

Documentation

Driver's license

Job description

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone's life! Join our team as a DSP Float at Dungarvin!

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / 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.

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.

Schedule:

Full-time, this position will require flexibility as it works different hours as needed

Wage:

$18/Hour

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 full-time employees
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get to Do:

• Travel and be cross trained to work in multiple homes
• 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, personal hygiene and more.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Who We Are:

At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. We aim to empower those we assist to pursue their dreams while our dedicated team provides guidance, support, and care they deserve with dignity and respect. As a DSP Float, you will be crossed train to work in multiple homes! This role is ideal for candidates who like variety and change.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Must have a least 2-4 years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Prior experience working with individuals with high behaviors and/or willing willingness to be trained is strongly preferred
• 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
• Valid driver's license required (due to transporting persons served)
• Candidates must be comfortable driving to transport persons served as required
  • Some positions/locations may require your own personal vehicle and auto liability insurance based on the role
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement

Additional Information

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.

10/22