Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

Welcome to Dungarvin Supported 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.  

What we have to offer: 

• Wage: $20.00/hour (The rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location) Full range scale: $20.00-$22.30
• Schedule: 7 days on/ 7 days 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

The live-in model allows for structure in a client's home environment. Our live-in Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You will be required to live in the individual's home on-location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-in DSPs 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.

Job Duties: 

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment 
• Follow all support plans to ensure that care is person centered, which includes helping individuals reach their goals and overcome behavioral challenges.
• Support levels could include but are not limited to: verbal assistance, partial and/or full physical assistance, and performing personal care tasks as needed, which may include dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.  
• Maintain cleanliness of the home and meal preparation 
• Employees may need to handle and de-escalate inappropriate behavior from the individuals such as verbal and/or physical aggression
• Assist the individual(s) in the community such as appointments, shopping and personal outings, etc.
• Use public transportation on community outings (free of charge for support staff) – These outings can happen any time of the year, we cannot decline to assist the individual due to weather conditions- unless it is deemed a health and safety risk. 

• Ability to live in the home for 7 days
• Ability to leave the home for 7 days (All off time must be spent off location - the individual’s home cannot be your primary residence)
• 18+ Years Old
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of caregiving experience (preferred) 
• Valid US. Driver's License
• Ability to work independently
• 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. 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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