ESN Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Company Description
Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a DSP Caregiver at Dungarvin!
An Extensive Support Needs (ESN) Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. Our ESN programs are located in Flora!
Why This Role:
- Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
- Positively impact someone’s life.
- Gain health care experience to further your career.
- Reliable work schedule.
- Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time
Wage: $17/hour
Hiring Bonus: $500
Perks/Benefits:
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
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. We aim to empower those we assist to pursue their dreams while our dedicated team provides guidance, support, and care they deserve with dignity and respect.
What You Get to Do:
- 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.
ESN DSP – to be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical. You will provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with metal health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges. We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision making and crisis management skills, and who will not be intimated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
What Makes You A Great Fit:
- 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
- Computer skills for documentation
- 18 years or older
- 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
12/27
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Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in people's lives? Join Dungarvin as an ESN Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver in Kokomo, IN! In this dynamic role, you'll provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals with mental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives. Every day will be unique, with varied tasks such as assisting with daily living activities like dressing and personal hygiene, engaging in community activities, and building strong relationships with those you support. At Dungarvin, we prioritize dignity and respect for everyone, ensuring that individuals can pursue their dreams while receiving the attentive care they deserve. With competitive pay at $17/hour, flexible scheduling options, and a rewarding hiring bonus of $500, this is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth. Plus, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits like medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan with employer matching, and plenty of paid time off! If you have a compassionate heart and are ready to empower individuals with disabilities, we want to hear from you. Apply to become an ESN DSP and help create positive change in your community!
Respecting and Responding to the choices of people in need of supports. We believe each person has his or her own set of aspirations, goals, strengths, and dreams. Dungarvin works closely with each person, and people close to the individual, to d...
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