What You'll Actually Do
- Lead hands-on group activities that support learning, confidence, and independence
- Teach and reinforce practical life skills, social skills, communication, and choice-making
- Support community outings, volunteer activities, and recreational experiences
- Encourage and coach individuals as they work toward personal goals
- Provide personal care, including restroom, hygiene, eating, and mobility support
- Provide behavioral support and use trained de-escalation techniques when needed
- Follow individualized service and behavior support plans
- Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities
- Complete accurate electronic documentation related to goals, progress, and daily activities
- Prepare, clean, and reset program areas and work closely with your team to maintain a safe and supportive environment
Your Experience Matters
We're looking for candidates who already have some hands-on experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Relevant experience may include work as a DSP, Behavior Technician/RBT, paraprofessional, respite provider, job coach, community support professional, or similar human services role.
What You'll Need
- At least 6 months of experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company van
- Experience with direct support, personal care, behavioral support, or skill development
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic documentation systems
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work as part of a team in an active, changing environment
Experience in an adult day program, group home, behavioral program, or community-based setting is a plus.
If you have relevant experience and want a Direct Support Professional role where you can teach, engage, support, and help adults build greater independence, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join Dungarvin as a Direct Support Professional in our Adult Day Program.
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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10/19