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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

1/5/2026

Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on assistance and guidance to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their comfort and personal growth. They assist with daily living tasks and perform housekeeping duties.

Salary

16.5 - 17.5 USD

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those facing mental health, behavioral, or significant medical challenges. What sets us apart is our commitment to tailoring our services to fit the unique aspirations, dreams, goals, and needs of each person we serve. We take pride in creating customized solutions that resonate with the individual, all made possible through the support of Medicaid and Community Support Waivers. Since our humble beginnings in 1976 in the heart of Minnesota, we've grown to extend our reach to fifteen states. Whether through our dedicated field professionals or our corporate roles, we are driven by one core belief: empowering people with disabilities to unlock their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Discover how Dungarvin can make a positive difference in your journey or the lives of your loved ones. Join our nationwide family and let us help you achieve your unique goals and dreams.
About the Role

Company Description

Who we are:

At 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 in 15 states, 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. 

       Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Dayton, OH and surrounding areas!

Schedule: Part-time, including weekend hours

Wage: $16.50-$17.50/hr

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 full-time 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 to 50% of your pay before payday
  • PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get to Do: 

Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver 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.

  • Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
  • Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
  • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.

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

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

  • 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
  • 18 years or older
  • A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process 
  • 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

 At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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Key Skills
Person-CenteredPatientKindDependableAdaptableFlexibleObservantDetail OrientedPositive Role-ModelTeamworkRespectfulCollaborativeCommunicationDocumentationMentoringGuidance
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceFlex Spending AccountsHSA AccountsPet InsuranceLife Insurance401 K PlanPaid Time OffGrowth OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramNational Brand DiscountsPaid Training
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