Mental Health Specialist - MHS II

$1000 Sign on / Retention Bonus

Schedule : Full-time or Part-time

Wage : $21.00 per hour

Perks / Benefits :

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance for full-time employees

401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees

PTO Donation

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Pay Active access up to 50% of your pay before payday

PAID training and orientation

At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care.

We aim to empower those we assist to pursue their dreams while our dedicated team provides guidance, support, and care they deserve with dignity and respect.

Job Description :

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver at Dungarvin!

A Mental Health Specialist II will work in highly specialized programs serving individuals with intensive, interfering behavioral and mental health needs.

The persons receiving these services have many of the following characteristics : previously placed in a highly restricted facility, high incidents of crisis situations, high behaviors or anti-social issues, multiple hospitalizations / commitments / institutional stays, and multiple failed placements.

Dungarvin group homes have been significantly modified to eliminate safety concerns. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

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.

WHY THIS ROLE :

Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.

Positively impact someone’s life.

Reliable work schedule.

Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer