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Virtual Hiring Event - January 22nd - Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

  • Janesville, WI
  • REF3645B
  • Company: Dungarvin
  • Full-time
  • Entry Level
  • Job Description

    WHAT IS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL? Working directly as a Direct Support Professional, you will be able to assist in a residential setting. The Direct Support Professional (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to those we support in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals. No Experience? That's fine, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

    WHO IS DUNGARVIN? Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with varying support needs. Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1976, Dungarvin has grown to employ approximately 5,000 employees who currently provide supports to almost 6,000 individuals across 15 states.

    Dungarvin provides a variety of individually tailored services and supports under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver. Other services provided include day services, supported employment, case management, supported foster care, children's services, respite care, host homes and supports for persons with traumatic brain injury and mental health needs in several states. Our quality services are flexible and responsive to individual needs and choices, while maintaining the fiscal integrity that ensures the long-term stability and security every person expects and deserves.

    Company Perks/Benefits: 

    • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
    • Over-time available
    • 401(k) plan available
    • Opportunities for internal growth & career advancement
    • PTO accrual rates increase with tenure
    • FREE Life Insurance
    • Medical, dental and vision available for full time employees
    • Verizon Wireless and Dell employee discounts
    • Tapcheck - Access 50% of your wages before pay day
    • Paid Training and Referral bonus Program

    Qualifications

    What Makes You A Great Fit: 

    • Person-centered, patient, and kind
    • Dependable, adaptable, flexible
    • Observant and detail oriented
    • Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
    • Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
    • Computer skills for documentation
    • 18 years or older
    • A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process 
    • 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

    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.

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    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