ESN Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin - Kokomo, IN

Full-time

Kokomo, IN

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Dungarvin plays a crucial role in providing hands-on assistance and support to individuals with various disabilities. The position focuses on empowering these individuals to achieve personal growth and live fulfilling lives while ensuring their comfort and safety. The DSP will engage in daily living tasks, build meaningful relationships, and document progress, all while promoting a person-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and activities like outdoor walks and games.
• Transport persons served to appointments or activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Requirements

• Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges.
• Strong decision-making and crisis management skills.
• Patience and ability to handle challenging behaviors.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security fields.