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    Dungarvin

    Healthcare

    Copy of Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

    Cudahy, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    ***Positions are available in South Milwaukee and Oak Creek, as well as Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, and Waukesha.***

    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, perform housekeeping, laundry duties 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 person's 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.

    What Makes You A Great Fit:

    • Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • High school diploma or GED certificate
    • 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.
    • A valid driver's license is required for this position (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 role

    Nice to Have:

    • Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
    • Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) are appreciated but not required

    Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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    About the company

    Dungarvin

    At Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs. Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports.  This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities. We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored. Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms. Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations. Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.

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    Industry
    Healthcare
    Founded
    1976
    Open roles
    317

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