Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Hiring Event

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Hiring Event is an in-person event in Lafayette, IN, on November 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern. Compensation is $15.75–$17.00 per hour; a $1,500 retention bonus is available for select programs. Dungarvin’s Lafayette/Flora team provides person-centered support to people with disabilities and complex medical needs. Direct Support Professionals assist people in residential settings with hands-on instruction and support, helping them pursue service objectives and personal goals while maintaining health and safety. Paid training is provided, and the event also includes recruiting for experienced Program Directors.

What you'll do

• For Direct Support Professional roles, provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction in a residential setting
• support health, safety, service objectives, and personal goals. The hiring event also seeks experienced Program Directors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

caregiver

hiring event

residential support

person-centered care

disability support

paid training

lafayette in

dungarvin

$15.75–$17/hour

retention bonus up to $1,500

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• supplemental and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• paid time off
• paid training and orientation
• mileage reimbursement
• employee discounts and referral program.

Why this role

No experience is necessary for Direct Support Professional roles; paid training and hands-on experience are provided. Retention bonus up to $1,500 for select programs.

About the employer

Dungarvin is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.