Direct Support Professional — Developmental Disabilities

Developmental-Disability-Center-of; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Developmental Disability Center seeks nurturing professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities, preserving dignity and personal choice. Duties include helping with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, and providing care in home settings.

You will assist with budgeting, participate in social activities, complete required web-based documentation, monitor ISP progress, and administer medications as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Medication aide certification required (Course can be provided).
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Some college coursework in education, special education or psychology may be desired.
• Valid driver''s license and good driving record.
• Cannot have had license suspended in the last 5 years.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.
• Experience with developmentally disabled populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Individuals' needs are met while preserving their dignity and personal choice.
• Work in supporting, promoting and teaching Individuals to complete their daily living activities (including personal hygiene) and enhance skills.
• Provide day-to-day care to Individuals residing in their own home.
• Assist and guide Individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management).
• Assist Individuals in participating and planning social and recreational activities.
• Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on.
• Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.
• Provide a safe living environment to meet the Individual needs.
• Effectively communicate with the Team.
• Regular and strong attendance.
• May attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).
• Administer medication as scheduled to Individuals and monitor health changes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma required.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Problem-solving

Time management

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Medication aide certification

Some college coursework in education/psychology

Job description

Developmental Disability Center seeks nurturing professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities, preserving dignity and personal choice. Duties include helping with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, and providing care in home settings.

You will assist with budgeting, participate in social activities, complete required web-based documentation, monitor ISP progress, and administer medications as scheduled.