Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

Job Description

What You Get To Do: 

The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to children, teens, and young adults (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.   

This role calls for patience, creativity, and dedication. It isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to guide, empower, and make a lasting difference in young lives.  If you’re motivated by purpose and believe in helping kids reach their potential, we’d love to meet you! 

• 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. 

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit: 

• 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 leui of professional work experience. 
• Must be 21 years of age or older per Washington state licensing requirements
• High School Diploma or GED 
• Have a passion to help youth through person-centered care
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible  
• Must be able to provide references 
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training    
• 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 Information

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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