Direct Support Professional - Eastern, NE

Integrated Life Choices; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance offerings

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Job summary

Integrated Life Choices seeks compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Fremont, Nebraska. The role involves providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering their independence and personal growth.

Responsibilities include promoting rights, facilitating positive interactions, and maintaining accurate support documentation. Benefits for qualifying positions include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights.
• Encourage individuals to live a fulfilling life as independently as possible.
• Provide person-centered support to meet individuals’ needs.
• Encourage positive interactions and improve social connections.
• Provide transportation for those you support.
• Teach skills to improve a person’s life.
• Encourage participation in groups or organizations.
• Utilize Positive Support Programs to guide interactions.
• Assist with personal hygiene and medical needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation at the end of each shift.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fremont, NE 68025 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: High School | Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.50 | Job Shift: Any

Integrated Life Choices (ILC) is a 100% employee‑owned organization committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We aim to provide exceptional support that fosters independence, inclusion, and personal growth.

Position Overview

Integrated Life Choices (ILC) seeks compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings and help them achieve their hopes and dreams. DSPs work independently, create safe environments, and provide accurate documentation for the support provided during every shift.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights.
• Encourage individuals to live a fulfilling life as independently as possible through self‑advocacy.
• Provide person‑centered support to meet individuals’ needs throughout their lives.
• Encourage positive interactions and improve social connections and relationships.
• Provide transportation for those you are supporting.
• Teach skills to improve a person’s life.
• Encourage participation in groups or organizations that align with a person’s personal interests.
• Utilize Positive Support Programs to guide daily interactions.
• Assist with personal hygiene and medical‑related needs, including medication administration.
• Maintain accurate documentation at the end of each shift.

Work Settings

DSPs who work at ILC vocational locations support individuals with planned activities that encourage community inclusion, habilitation, and activities of daily living.

Benefits (for qualifying positions)

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance offerings
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Working Conditions

• Work can be physically demanding; examples include intervening in aggressive situations, lifting individuals to and from wheelchairs, supporting a person to and from a shower, and using a gait belt safely and dignifiedly.

Transportation Requirement

Providing transportation for the people we support is an essential function of the DSP position. ILC requires all DSPs to have a reliable vehicle at every shift.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED.

Background Checks

• Completed Nebraska Child/Adult Protective Services Central Registry check.
• Completed criminal background check.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.