The Direct Support Professional Float provides direct support, instruction, and assistance to individuals with various disabilities, ensuring their comfort and safety while helping them achieve independent living goals. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, light housekeeping, meal preparation, attending community events, and documenting progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least two years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities and be at least 18 years old, passing a criminal background check. Essential qualities include being person-centered, patient, dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and possessing good communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
HousekeepingCommunicationDocumentationFlexibilityAdaptabilityMentoringRelationship BuildingMeal PreparationTransportationSafetyInstructionGuidanceDirect SupportPositive DirectionDaily Living AssistancePersonal Growth
Job description
Company DescriptionAt 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 nationwide, 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!
Schedule: Full-time, schedule varies / no two days are the same.
Be crossed trained to work in multiple locations Wage: $18.50/hour Perks/Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees Supplemental Insurance Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees Pet Insurance Life Insurance 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period PTO Donation Growth and Development Opportunities Employee Referral Program Scheduled pay increases Employee Assistance Program Mileage reimbursement Job mobility options within Dungarvin 17 states of services T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts Pay Active- access to 50% of your pay before payday Dedicated training department with paid training Job DescriptionA Direct Support Professional Float (DSPF) caregiver is a position designed to provide fill in or substitute coverage at any assigned service site and may be scheduled for hours that are vacant due to staff turnover, changes in scheduling or staff paid time off.
Work assignments may be during any scheduled hours and at any sites where Dungarvin provides services.
A DSP Float provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities.
The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.
What You Get to Do: Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Supplemental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Flex Spending
HSA Accounts
National Brand Discounts
401 K
Pay Active Access
Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
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.
Reliable work schedule.
Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
Be crossed trained to work in multiple locations QualificationsWhat Makes You A Great Fit: At least 2 years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities Person-centered, patient, and kind Dependable, adaptable, flexible Observant and detail oriented Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment Computer skills for documentation Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served) Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process 18 years or older High School diploma/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.
Additional InformationWe 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.
