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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver at Dungarvin
Dungarvin
Oak Creek, WI
Healthcare
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
***Positions are available in Milwaukee South Milwaukee Wauwatosa West Allis Waukesha and Oak Creek.***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/mentor) 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 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 persons medical well-being.No Experience If you meet the basic job requirements we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.If interested in a Behavioral DSP role To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors both verbal and physical. You will provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people who are faced with mental health behavioral and/or significant medical challenges. We are looking to hire staff who are patient have good decision-making and crisis-management skills and who will not be intimidated by these behaviors. Prior IDD mental health psychiatric and/or security experience is strongly preferred.Qualifications : What Makes You a Great Fit:Excitement for working with adults with disabilitiesMust be at least 18 years oldHigh school diploma or GED certificateGood 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. A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process A valid drivers license is required (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 roleNice to Have:Experience with adults with mental health issues disabilities or related experienceCertifications & trainings (CBRF CNA CPR etc.) are appreciated but not requiredAdditional Information : At Dungarvin diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.#LI-AK111/14Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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