Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Wage : Starting at $18.50
Company Perks / Benefits :
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 K plan
- Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Scheduled pay increases
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
- Dedicated training department with paid training
Dungarvin assists people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and / or mental health diagnosis in a variety of programs with a focus on person centered practices.
We encourage people served to explore their dreams while our employees provide support in making meaningful decisions and providing active treatment at each opportunity.
Job Description
We are seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities; behavioral or medical complexities in a residential setting and / or community.
What You Get to Do :
- 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.
Qualifications
Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
What we look for :
- 18 years or older.
- 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.
- Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of valid DL is required).
- Current auto liability insurance.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- Ability to perform personal cares.
Additional Information
At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served.
Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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