Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Full-time

Company Description

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At Dungarvin, you can make someone's life better! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Dungarvin, you will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

  • Hiring immediately for DSPs and Behavioral DSPs
  • Hourly Rate: $14.50/hr to $16.50/hr (depending on position/location) with wage increases available after 90 days of employment!
  • $2.00/hr weekend shift differential for shifts worked on weekends
  • Available shifts: Weekends
  • Locations: We have openings in Janesville and Beloit!

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping others establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures their needs, self-expression, and goals? If so, join our team at Dungarvin where we strive to provide the “best-in-class” care for our persons served! We also provide quality paid job training!

We are currently looking to fill several weekend openings. All of our weekend shifts are eligible for our weekend differential paying an additional $2 per hour for all shifts worked on the weekend. Our weekend shifts pay between $16.50/hour to $20.50/hour (depending on location)! We have several options – first shift, second shift, overnights, swing shifts, and every other weekend!

DSP/ Caregiver – To be successful in this role as a Direct Support Professional you’ll need to be mindful of resident’s disabilities in an empathetic manner and encourage them to live independent and productive lives. You will assist with personal care needs, medication administration, perform housekeeping duties, advance residents’ decision-making, productivity, promote participation in a range of activities and meaningful interactions between residents and the community.

Behavioral DSP – 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 mental 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.

Our DSPs and Behavioral DSPs are much more than just caregivers! Ultimately, you will serve as an advocate for the entire community with disabilities.

We can’t wait to make you a part of the Dungarvin family!

Positions available in Janesville and surrounding areas!

  • Flexible schedules including part-time and full-time opportunities
  • Ability to access your pay before payday
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Current auto liability insurance
  • Reliable transportation

Additional Information

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    Equal Opportunity Employer

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