Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers

  • Full-time

Company Description

      Dungarvin

                                           Respect         Respond         Choice

                       Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life!

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver at Flora, IN

We offer a variety of PT and FT schedules

Wage:  $16.00/hr

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
  • 401K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
  • 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
  • T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
  • PayActiv - access to 50% of your pay before payday
  • Dedicated training department with paid training

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Working directly as a DSP, you will be able to assist in a residential group home or day program setting. The 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, 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.
  • No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Current auto liability insurance
  • Reliable transportation

WHY THIS JOB?

  • Community-based employment - little time spent at a desk, and more time with people.
  • The million little moments working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities will make you love coming to work, you’ll build an indescribable bond with your person Served.
  • If you’ve ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success, then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. You’ll come to understand how you can help them achieve their hopes and dreams while trying to protect them from judgment when the outside world doesn’t understand. You’ll not only be their therapist, but you’ll also be their cheerleader.

Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. At Dungarvin, we believe in hiring talent from a wide variety of backgrounds, which makes our organization stronger.

Our DSP's 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!

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Current auto liability insurance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver's license
  • Good driving record
  • Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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