Independent Support Specialist

Company Description

At Dungarvin, you have the ability to make someone's life better! Embrace the opportunity to change someone's life by assisting people with disabilities. Providing personal and companion care at Dungarvin, you will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Job Description

**Must be a valid driver

This is a position that provides a personalized blend of in-home and in-community services that focus on the support and skill development a person needs to maintain and/or increase their independence and teach individual life-skills. The goals will look different for each person-served that you provide support to, and this position will work both in-community and in-home settings. Staff will work with multiple person-served and will need to use their own personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and to transport the person-served. Mileage reimbursement is offered.

**This is not a residential group-home setting

In this position you will have the opportunity to: 

• Assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home and in-community setting as you support them in pursuing a happy, healthy, and more independent life. 
• Provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills. 
  • Examples: Accompanying person-served on errands and appointments, budgeting skills, and integrating into social events
• Attend team meetings, write progress reports, and assist supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members. 
• Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals. 

Available locations and schedules:

• Part-time schedules available
• Hours vary by location and the needs of the person-served
• Schedules are subject to change based on the individuals needs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or 21 years old depending on the person-served 
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, auto liability insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport person-served (required)
• High school diploma or GED 
• Associates in relevant field OR two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or mental illness, as determined by the supervisor.
• Willing to drive a 30-mile radius
• Adept in the use of technology and possess a smart device with adequate data
• Must be flexible and a team player, willing to provide the resources and positive support needed for the person-served

Additional Information

• Wages start at $18.50/hour
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time 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
• Pay Active – access up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Equal Opportunity Employer

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