Job Description
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:
- Work a reliable schedule Monday – Friday
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive company van
- 18 years or older
- Able to lift/transfer up to 50 pounds
- 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
- Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement
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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