This section of our web site is designed to help you decide if working with people who have mental and physical disabilities could be the right job for you. It is important that you know about both the challenges and the rewards of direct support work before applying for a job with Dungarvin.

If you have never spent time with a person who has a disability, it may feel awkward or uncomfortable at first. If you take the time, however, you’ll soon discover that you have more in common with people who need support than you might think. Many people find direct support work to be extremely satisfying and rewarding.

Because staff turnover can be hard on the people needing support, we ask that all applicants view this realistic job preview. You might find it beneficial to answer a few questions about your understanding of direct support work and working for Dungarvin based on this job preview. This way, you can be sure that you understand the job duties and responsibilities for working in direct support at Dungarvin.

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