Direct Support Professional

Alora Supports; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Alora Supports in Omaha, NE is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-on-one support in the home and community for an individual in Bennington. Two shifts are available, totaling about 30 hours per week, with no overnight shifts.

You will help with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development, while promoting community participation, social engagement, and independence. Applicants should be compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others succeed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others succeed

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support in the home and out in the community
• Assist with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development
• Support community participation, social engagement, and independence
• Build a positive, professional relationship with the individual and his family

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Effective communication

Commitment to helping others

Job description

Looking for meaningful work in the Omaha community?

Alora Supports is looking to connect with a caring, reliable Direct Support Professional to support a individual in Bennington, NE. We build our support teams around each individual, and this opening has two shift opportunities available, covered by separate staff teams:

• Supported Family Living — approx. 30 hrs/week. Mom covers weekday evening hours, so this role covers the remaining daytime support.

Available shifts:

• Monday – Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

You're welcome to apply for either shift or both, depending on your availability. We do not currently offer overnight shifts.

Read Before Applying

• Must be at least 19 years old

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be willing to undergo a background check

• Must be compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others succeed

What You'll Do

• Provide one-on-one support in the home and out in the community

• Assist with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development

• Support community participation, social engagement, and independence

• Build a positive, professional relationship with the individual and his family

Experience

No prior experience is required. Experience in any of the following is helpful:

• Direct Support Professional

• Caregiving

• Direct Care

• Home Health

• Personal Care

• Behavioral Health

• Human Services

• Developmental Disabilities Services

• Special Education

• Healthcare

• Paid training and ongoing support are provided.

About Alora Supports

Alora Supports provides person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Nebraska. We believe exceptional support is personal — every individual has their own goals, routines, interests, personality, and community, and their support should reflect that. That's why we build support teams around each individual, recruiting within their communities and thoughtfully matching people. We also believe great support starts with supporting our staff through training, guidance, communication, and an accessible team behind them.

If you're interested in making a difference in someone's life, we'd love to learn more about you.