Direct Support Professional Youth Caregiver

Job Description

_ What You Get To Do : _

The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to children, teens, and young adults (ages 12-21) with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I / DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.

This role calls for patience, creativity, and dedication. It isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to guide, empower, and make a lasting difference in young lives. If you’re motivated by purpose and believe in helping kids reach their potential, we’d love to meet you!

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Why This Role :

Qualifications : Qualifications

Additional Information

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 equal opportunity employer.

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