Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Company DescriptionWho 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 nationwide, 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. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Madison, WI!Schedule:
• Variety of schedules availableWage: $17 - $19/hour(on weekends); non-drivers $16
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• Benefits/Perks:Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employeesSupplemental InsuranceFlex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employeesPet InsuranceLife Insurance for FT employees401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of servicesPAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employeesPTO DonationGrowth and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramNational Brand DiscountsTapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before paydayPAID training and orientationJob
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• To Do:Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration.
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• DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well being.No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – to be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical! You will provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with metal health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges! We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision making and crisis management skills, and who will not be intimated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.QualificationsWhat