Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

What You Get to Do:
Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
Coordinate services for the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management.
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.
Perform housekeeping and laundry duties, including cleaning, organizing, maintaining a safe and tidy living environment, and washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.
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.
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:
Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
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
High school diploma or GED certificate
Must be at least 18 years old
Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
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.
Nice to have:
Prior education and/or experience in residential services for the developmentally disabled preferred
Prior experience leading peers/ co-workers

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No