Lead Direct Support Specialist — Empower Independence

Dungarvin; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

HSA/Flex Spending

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with match

PTO accrual

Growth opportunities

Referral program

Scheduled pay increases

EAP

Mileage reimbursements

Brand discounts

Tap Check

Paid training

Job summary

Dungarvin in Indiana is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to coordinate services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing direct support, supervision, and guidance to empower independence.

You will assist with daily living tasks, manage household activities, documentation, and collaborate with team, while maintaining dignity and respect. This full-time role offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License due to transporting persons served.
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served.
• 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.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

18+ years old

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Computer skills for docs

Job description

Dungarvin in Indiana is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to coordinate services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing direct support, supervision, and guidance to empower independence.

You will assist with daily living tasks, manage household activities, documentation, and collaborate with team, while maintaining dignity and respect. This full-time role offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for growth.