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Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

  • Tacoma, WA
  • REF3613H
  • Company: Dungarvin
  • Full-time
  • Entry Level
  • Company Description

    Welcome to Dungarvin Support Living, formerly known as Aacres. 

    At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services-we're a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we've been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You'll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. 

    With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference-one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone's life.  

    Wage: $17.50/hour (The rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location) Full Range Scale: $17.50-$19.50.

    What we have to offer: 

    •  Schedule 7days on/ 7days off
    • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
    • Supplemental Insurance
    • Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance for eligible employees
    • 401 K plan with up to  3% employer match for eligible employees
    • PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
    • Growth and Development Opportunities
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • National Brand Discounts
    • Tapcheck- early pay access
    • PAID training and orientation

    Job Description

    The live-in model allows for structure in a client's home environment. Our Live-in model is a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You will be required to live in the individuals' home-on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-ins work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 of which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable Live-ins are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on. You will receive one 7-hour break during your scheduled shift.

    • All off time must be spent off location - the individual's home cannot be your primary residence.

    Qualifications

    • Valid US. Driver's License
    • Ability to live in the home for 7 days
    • Ability to leave the home for 7 days
    • Be 18+ Years Old
    • Have a High School Diploma or GED
    • 1 year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities highly preferred
    • 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

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

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    12/23/25

     

    A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional

    Benefits

    We provide a workplace that offers:

    All employees are eligible for:

    • Professional development opportunities
    • 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees
    • Paid Time Off

    Full time Employees additionally eligible for:

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Voluntary supplemental benefits including auto, home and pet insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Pretax options available to help cover out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses