Direct Support Professional - Community (Full Time) [South Douglas]

Duet USA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to empower adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will assist individuals in daily activities, promote independence, and facilitate community engagement. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, you will help clients achieve their personal goals while providing essential support. This position offers comprehensive training, a variety of work schedules, and generous benefits, including 100% employer-paid health insurance. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance

Company paid Short-Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

Casual Dress

12 days Paid Vacation

12 days Paid Sick Time

11 paid holidays

Pension & Retirement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and car with insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and promote independence.
• Drive clients to community events and appointments as needed.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Community (Full Time) [South Douglas]

Direct Support Professional - Community (Full Time) [South Douglas]

Apply locations Omaha, NE time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-1648

Job Title

Direct Support Professional - Community (Full Time) [South Douglas]

Hours Required

40

Job Description and Hours

We offer a variety of positions throughout Eastern Nebraska. These positions offer a variety of work schedules to choose from including: Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends.

Our Uncompromising Mission: To empower adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live life to the fullest through assisting with the activities of daily living.

About Us:

At Duet (formerly ENCOR), we provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a focus on empowerment and independence throughout 5 counties in Eastern Nebraska. We assist in the activities of daily living, provide community engagement opportunities, job coaching and life skills training, as well as skilled nursing care as needed.

What is a DSP?

A Direct Support Professional empowers someone with an intellectual or developmental disability to achieve their goals. This person will work in both a day services and residential group home setting.

Hours: Normally day hours, but can include evenings.

A Day in the Life:

• Community Engagement – Help the people we support to actively participate in chosen community events.
• Transportation – Drive people supported to and from community events and all appointments as needed.
• Empowerment – Work together to complete assessments and follow programs that will achieve the desired goals. Everyone has their own goals, and we strive to make sure those goals are achieved!
• Medication & Documentation – Administer medications and complete daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Build Relationships – This is an incredibly rewarding position where you build relationships with the people we support.
• Activities of Daily Living – Provide assistance with and promote independence in the following areas: cooking, cleaning, assisting with toileting and bathing as needed, meal planning and grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, watching movies, playing games, going for walks, crafting, and exploring!

For the safety of the people we support, we require the following:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing with a fairly clean driving record.
• Have a car with insurance.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical (including 70 pound lift).
• Able to clearly and effectively communicate with all staff and people supported.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer functions and email.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, lift, and grasp.

What Makes Us Special:

• No previous experience required! We will provide all necessary training and certifications.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for all Full-Time employees (medical, dental & vision) *90 day waiting period.
• Company paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Casual Dress.
• 12 days Paid Vacation & 12 days Paid Sick Time (24 days total).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Pension & Retirement Programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.