Direct Support Professional

Alora Supports; Palmyra (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $22hr

Job summary

Alora Supports is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in the Palmyra area. Roles vary by schedules, hours, and locations, with most work during after school, evenings, and weekends. Paid training and ongoing support are provided.

No prior experience is required, and opportunities are centered around supporting individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives.

Qualifications

• No prior experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one support to individuals in their homes and communities.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development.
• Support community participation, social engagement, and independence.
• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals and their families.
• Help individuals live meaningful, self directed lives.

Skills

Direct Support Professional

Caregiving

Direct Care

Home Health

Personal Care

Behavioral Health

Human Services

Developmental Disabilities Services

Special Education

Job description

Looking for meaningful work in the Palmyra community?

Alora Supports is always looking to connect with caring, reliable people interested in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Palmyra area.

This is our general application for Direct Support Professionals. Because we build our support teams around each individual, schedules, hours, locations, and support needs vary. If your availability and experience are a good match for a current or upcoming opportunity, our team will reach out to discuss it with you.

Many of our current opportunities are during after school, evening, and weekend hours. We do not currently offer overnight shifts.

Schedule

• Approximately 5 hours per week. Specific days and times will be discussed during the interview.

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 to individuals in their homes and communities
• Assist with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development
• Support community participation, social engagement, and independence
• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals and their families
• Help individuals live meaningful, self directed lives

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.

Pay: $22hr