Direct Support Professional

About the Program:

Our Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes support individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Many of the people we serve have experienced frequent crises hospital stays or legal involvement. They may have a history of failed placements and need a highly structured environment to succeed.

Our homes are specially designed for safety and our approach is consistent person-centered and focused on helping individuals reach their goals while maintaining safety for everyone. Due to the challenging nature of this work staff receive training in behavioral support and crisis response including the use of manual restraints when necessary.

What Youll Do: 

• Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mentalhealth needs using personcentered approaches focused on safety skillbuilding and positive engagement.  
• Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans treatment plans crisis-prevention strategies de-escalation techniques and manual restraint procedures as trained. 
• Maintain a clean safe structured living environment; assist with daily living skills household tasks activities transportation and community engagement.  
• Accurately document services behavioral observations health concerns and program activities using electronic systems (Tlogs Therap health tracking).  
• Monitor behavioral changes identify escalation indicators and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.  
• Support family and personal contacts assist with appointments medication administration tasks (as allowed) and follow all medical and nutrition plans.  
• Participate in team meetings provide feedback on individuals needs and assist in training new staff while modeling positive professional behavior.  
• Maintain home safety follow emergency procedures and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans. 

Qualifications :

Required (Must-Have) 

• High school diploma or GED 
• 3 years minimum of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness OR a degree in a mental-healthrelated field 
• Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 years of age or older
• Valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance 
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods 
• Ability to safely manage physically demanding situations 

Skills & Abilities 

• Follow behavior support plans treatment plans functional assessments and person-centered plans 
• Use crisis prevention de-escalation redirection and manual restraints as trained 
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally including documentation 
• Work effectively in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment 
• Collaborate with team members and external partners (case managers law enforcement mental health professionals) 
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving consistency time-management and independent prioritization skills 

If youre passionate about making a difference we want to hear from you! At Dungarvin we support one another and provide the training and tools you need to succeed. Join our team and help us empower individuals to lead their best lives. 

Apply TodayBe Part of Something Truly Special! 

Additional Information :

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex protected veteran status disability genetic information national origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law. 

Retention Bonus:

The retention bonus is not applicable for current Dungarvin employees.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time