Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregiver
Location
Plymouth, MN | United States
Job description
At Dungarvin, we are creating something special. As an industry leader for over 45 years, we are looking to add compassionate and caring individuals to our staff whom strive to provide the “best-in-class” care for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Do you have a passion for helping others establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures their needs, self-expression, and goals?
Are you looking to make a difference? Are you creative and solution-focused?
Are you interested in growing in a job where you can grow with a company and develop a career path? If so, we want you on our team!
WHY WORK HERE:
- Wages start at $17.50/hour
- Regularly scheduled pay increases
- PTO accrual rates increasing with tenure
- Shifts: Day, Evening and overnight
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
- FREE Life Insurance
- PayActiv- Access 50% of your wages before pay day!
- Pet Insurance available
- Paid Training and Referral bonus Program
- Medical, dental and vision available
- Discount on your personal Verizon/T-Mobile monthly bill; among other national discount programs
- Mileage reimbursement
Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Working directly as a Direct Support Professional/DSP, you will be able to assist in a residential group home setting. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:
- Direct support or mentoring with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities.
- DSP’s provide hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent and provide positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
- No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.
Qualifications
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Current auto liability insurance
- Ability to drive your own vehicle while working
Additional Information
WHY THIS JOB?
- Community-based employment - little time spent at a desk, and more time with people.
- The million little moments working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities will make you love coming to work, you’ll build an indescribable bond with your patients
- If you’ve ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success, then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. You’ll come to understand how you can help them achieve their hopes and dreams while trying to protect them from judgment when the outside world doesn’t understand. You’ll not only be their therapist, but you’ll also be their cheerleader.
Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. At Dungarvin, we believe in hiring talent from a wide variety of backgrounds which makes our organization stronger.
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