Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

What You Get to Do: 

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to youth 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.  

• 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: 

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. 
• Positively impact someone’s life.  
• Gain health care experience to further your career. 
• 6 months  of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations  required  (ex. caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, direct support professional, etc.) 
• 6 months of volunteer experience may be used in lieu of professional work experience. 
• Must be 21 years of age or older  per Washington state licensing requirements
• High School Diploma or GED 
• 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. 

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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