Lead Direct Support Professional - ESN 1

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; 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 plan with 3% employer match

PAID TIME OFF accrual

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Scheduled pay increases

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay

PAID training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional to coordinate services for individuals served in a group home setting. You will provide direct support, guidance, and instruction to empower individuals to live as independently as possible with dignity.

This full-time role requires flexibility across shifts and offers benefits including health, life, dental, 401(k), PTO, and paid training. You will work within a mission-driven team dedicated to respect, response and choice.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document care.
• Ability to follow support plans and coordinate with team.
• Background clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with daily living tasks (mobility, dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene).
• Assist with financials and documentation.

Skills

Person-centered

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Job description

Lead Direct Support Professional - ESN 1

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 17.5 - hourly

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 in 15 states, 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.

Schedule: Full-time 40 Hours

Need to be flexible and available to assist with shift coverage, all job duties of a group home Lead DSP

Wage: $17.50/hour

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO)accrual
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday.
• PAID training and orientation.

What You Get to Do:

A Lead Direct Support Professional is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. A Lead 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.

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.
• Assist with financials and documentation.

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.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• 18 years or older
• 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
• 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.

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.

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