Lead Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

Dungarvin; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training and orientation

Growth and Development Opportunities

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Pet Insurance

401 K plan with up to 3% employer?atch

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay

Job summary

Dungarvin is a mission-driven provider of support services dedicated to helping individuals live independently with dignity and respect. This full-time Lead Direct Support Professional role offers a 40-hour weekly schedule with weekend and day shifts in Indiana, starting at $17.50 per hour.

PAID training, PTO, and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for growth and development. The position involves coordinating services, providing hands-on support, and fostering person-centered care

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable and flexible.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Positive role model and team player.
• Commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• 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, supportive care and guidance.
• Coordinate services across finance, medical, recreation, program services, family involvement, education and household management.
• Offer direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities to empower independence.
• Ensure comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting and personal hygiene.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Dungarvin is a mission-driven provider of support services dedicated to helping individuals live independently with dignity and respect. This full-time Lead Direct Support Professional role offers a 40-hour weekly schedule with weekend and day shifts in Indiana, starting at $17.50 per hour.

PAID training, PTO, and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for growth and development. The position involves coordinating services, providing hands-on support, and fostering person-centered care