Direct Support Professional: Flexible Shifts + $500 Sign-On

Dungarvin; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Life Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off accrual

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Paid training

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver to provide direct support to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve independence with dignity.

You will work the Direct Support role across Full/Part Time 1st, 2nd Shift and overnight schedules, with comprehensive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven team.

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.
• Valid Driver's License (due to transporting persons served).
• 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.

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.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Flexible

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver to provide direct support to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve independence with dignity.

You will work the Direct Support role across Full/Part Time 1st, 2nd Shift and overnight schedules, with comprehensive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven team.