Job Description

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.

Qualifications

_ What Makes You A Great Fit:_

• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
• Valid Drivers License (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
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process

** Nice to Have:**

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience

Additional Information

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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