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Dungarvin

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188

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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Location: Milwaukee, WI

Wage:

$16.50 per hour + $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential (for any time worked on weekends, from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday)

Position requires valid driver's license.

Company Benefits/Perks

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance for FT employees

401 K plan with up to 3 % employer match after one year of services

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

for eligible employees

PTO Donation

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck – access up to 50 % of your pay before payday

PAID training and orientation

What You Get To Do Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will assist in a residential group home by helping people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, including personal care and community integration.

Support and mentorship with daily activities to ensure health and safety (e.g., assisting with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and facilitating fun activities).

Hands‑on mentoring to promote greater independence.

Positive direction to encourage achievement of personal goals.

Provide medication administration and monitor medical well‑being.

No experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide paid training and hands‑on experience.

Behavioral DSP role: This role requires experience with intense high‑behaviors. We seek candidates who are patient, possess good decision‑making and crisis‑management skills, and who will not be intimidated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, or security experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Excitement for working with adults with disabilities.

Must be at least 18 years old.

High school diploma or GED certificate.

Successful background clearance required as part of onboarding.

Good communication skills for documentation, support plan follow‑up, and collaboration.

A valid driver's license is required.

Comfortable driving company vehicles for transport; some positions may require personal vehicle with liability insurance.

Nice to Have:

Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities, or related experience.

Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) appreciated but not required.

Additional Information Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion strengthen our organization. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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