Behavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver

As a Behavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Dungarvin youll walk alongside people as they work toward their personal goals build independence and enjoy the things that matter most to them. 

That might mean going shopping heading to the pool supporting someone at work attending a Special Olympics event getting out into the community or simply helping someone have a good day. 

Youll build meaningful relationships while providing the individualized support encouragement and guidance each person needs to live with dignity choice and as much independence as possible. 

What Youll Do 

• Provide individualized support to adults with mental health intellectual and developmental and/or physical disabilities. 
• Support people as they develop skills pursue personal goals and participate in their communities. 
• Provide encouragement mentoring and guidance with daily activities and life skills. 
• Help individuals maintain their comfort safety dignity and independence. 
• Support daily living activities when needed which may include mobility dressing bathing personal hygiene meals and other personal-care needs depending on the individual. 
• Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs. 
• Use a calm patient and team-based approach during challenging situations. 
• Attend community activities appointments social events recreational activities and other outings. 
• Build positive respectful relationships with the people we support and your teammates. 
• Complete required documentation regarding services progress incidents and important events. 
• Complete Dungarvins Handle with Care training and other required training to help you safely and effectively support the people in your care. 

This Work Can Be Challengingand Meaningful 

Some of the people we support experience significant mental health or behavioral challenges. These may include verbal or physical aggression emotional distress or other behaviors that require patience sound judgment and effective crisis-management skills. 

Some individuals may also have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or medical needs. 

We want candidates to have a realistic understanding of the work. At the same time you wont be expected to figure it all out on your own. Training teamwork and individualized support plans are an important part of how we provide services. 

Qualifications :

Were looking for people who: 

• Are at least 18 years old 
• Have a Valid Drivers License(due to transporting persons served) 
• Are comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons servedas required 
• Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role 
• Are patient dependable and respectful. 
• Believe the people we support should have choice and control over their own lives. 
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions during challenging situations. 
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team. 
• Are comfortable learning new skills and following individualized support plans. 
• Have a sincere interest in supporting people with complex needs. 
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process 

Prior experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities mental health behavioral health psychiatric services healthcare corrections/security or another human-services setting is strongly preferred but it is not required.  

Additional Information :

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

If youre someone who wants meaningful work enjoys building relationships and can see the personnot just the behaviorwed love to hear from you. 

Join Dungarvin and help people live the lives they choose. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time