Who We Are:

Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral or significant medical challenges, and to children and their families.

                  Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life!

Join our team as a Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Schedule: Multiple Schedules/Shifts Available

Wage: $18/hr on weekends ($16/hour during the weekdays/evenings)

Company Benefits/Perks:

• $2,000 retention/ sign on bonus for select locations and programs for employees.
• 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
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tapcheck – access up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Are you someone with a heart of gold and a passion for making a meaningful difference in others' lives? We're on the lookout for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team!

As a Behavioral Direct Support Professional / caregiver, you'll offer support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. Your aim? Empowering them to live independently with dignity and respect. You will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral support needs.

What You Get To Do:

• Handle with Care Training - this will ensure your safety and success supporting individuals using a team-based approach that best meet their complex care needs.
• 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.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (proof of valid DL is required) due to transporting persons served
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required 
  • Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role

Nice to Have:

• Prefer previous experience working with persons with challenging behaviors

Why This Role:

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life. 
• Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
• Reliable work schedule.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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