Direct Support ProfessionalYouth Caregiver Part-Time

What You Get To Do: 

The DSP (caregiver)is responsible forproviding direct support hands-on instructionassistance and positive direction to children teens and young adults (ages 12-21) with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)in a manner that ensures their health safety successful achievement of serviceobjectives and personal goals. 

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents whilemaintaininga safe and healthy environment 
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. 
• Assistwith activities of daily living including dressing bathing grooming toileting and eating. 
• Prepare meals and snacks. 
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties. 
• Provide mobility and transferassistance which mayinclude usingmechanical lift devices. 
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed. 
• Other duties as assigned

Why This Role: 

• Personal fulfillment a meaningful career and the chance to make a difference. 
• Positively impact someones life. 
• Gain health care experience to further your career. 

Qualifications :

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma transcript or GED
• 6 months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations required (ex. caregiver nanny paraeducator direct support professional etc.) 
• Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members. 
• Valid drivers license (due to transporting persons served)
• Must be able to attend three weeks of paid training Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time