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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Baraboo, WI
  • REF53P-883
  • Full-time
  • Entry Level
  • What You Get To Do:

    Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing:

    • Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.
    • Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
    • Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
    • Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well being.

    No experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

    What Makes You A Great Fit:

    • Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • High school diploma or GED certificate
    • Good communication is key in this role. You'll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members. 
    • Valid driver's license (due to transporting persons served)
    • A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process 
    • Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required 
      • Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role

    Nice to Have:

    • Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience

    Why this position:

    • Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
    • Positively impact someone's life. 
    • Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
    • Reliable work schedule.
    • Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

    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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    A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional

    Benefits

    We provide a workplace that offers:

    All employees are eligible for:

    • Professional development opportunities
    • 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees
    • Paid Time Off

    Full time Employees additionally eligible for:

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Voluntary supplemental benefits including auto, home and pet insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Pretax options available to help cover out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses