Independent Living 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

This is a position that provides a personalized blend of IHS services that focus on the support and skill development a person needs to maintain and/or increase their independence. Staff will work in both community and in-home settings. Staff will work with multiple persons served and will need a reliable vehicle to drive to and from shifts and be able to transport Persons Served. 

In this position you will have the opportunity to: 

• Assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home 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. 

• 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.

• Part-time schedule

Qualifications

• Associates in relevant field OR two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or mental illness, as determined by the supervisor.

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• High school diploma or GED 

• Adept in the use of technology and possess a smart device with adequate data

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record 

• Possess a reliable vehicle to transport residents as needed 

• Current personal auto liability insurance 

Additional Information

Benefits as an Individualized Living Specialist : 

• Wages start at $18.50/hour
• $1,000 hiring bonus
• 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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