Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. This position pays $19.80 per hour.
What's In It For You:
- Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
- Positively impact someone’s life.
- Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
- Positions available at our Vacaville and Fairfield locations.
- Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees.
- Supplemental Insurance.
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees.
- Pet Insurance.
- Life Insurance for eligible employees.
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees.
- Growth and Development Opportunities.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- National Brand Discounts.
- Tapcheck - early pay access.
- PAID training and orientation.
Dungarvin is looking for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care support to people with developmental disabilities in our Day Program. Candidates will have a desire to create a lasting positive impact on people's lives and enjoy coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.
What You Get to Do:
- Assist the persons served to direct the course of their own lives, develop and maintain relationships, and participate in their communities.
- Assist individuals with planning and achieving goals.
- Assist with direct care and support with daily activities such as mealtime and personal care.
- Drive the company van or small bus to activities in the community.
- Follow protocols and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Plan various activities, outings, and workshops to improve life skills and help build independence.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to drive company van.
- Ability to lift/transfer up to 50 pounds.
- 21 years or older.
- Person-centered, patient, and kind.
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible.
- Observant and detail-oriented.
- Positive role model for others and able to work on a team.
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
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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