Lead Direct Support Professional

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a Lead Direct Support Professional at Dungarvin!

A Lead Direct Support Professional is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. A Lead 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.

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 

Wage: $19.20/hr

Hiring Bonus: $500

Company Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) accrual 
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday.
• PAID training and orientation                                                                                                        

Dungarvin is a nation-wide agency that provides supports for individuals with disabilities. We have an exciting and rewarding career opportunity and are now seeking a dynamic, dependable, and reliable full-time Lead Direct Support Professional with the strong desire to assist individuals we support reach their goals and lead a high quality of life.

What You Get to Do: 

• Assist the program director with the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. 
• Assists the program director in maintaining consistency in program implementation, individual care, and communication with staff and interdisciplinary team members, including the day or residential program. 
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

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 Makes You A Great Fit:

• 18 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 
• Computer skills for documentation 
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement

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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