Direct Support Professional-Grand Island-Multiple Openings!

Hands Of Heartland Inc; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hands of Heartland is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Grand Island, NE. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in day centers, homes, and community settings, helping with daily living and skill development.

We offer full-time and part-time shifts (days, evenings, overnights) with every other weekend required. No prior experience needed; training is provided, and active Nebraska CNA license earns higher pay.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass background checks; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings.
• Assist with daily living activities and skill development.
• Document progress and communicate with team.
• Work flexible shifts including days, evenings and overnights.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Empathy

Patience

Job description

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Direct Support Professional-Grand Island-Multiple Openings!

Full Time Professional Grand Island, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1984

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Annually

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Hands of Heartland is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team and provide support to the individuals we support as a Direct Support Professionals/DSP in various settings such as day center, their home, and the community. You will support individuals with activities, habilitation, and daily living activities in Grand Island, NE.

What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure they have a meaningful life. As a DSP you will assist individuals with day to day living activities and developing skills in a variety of settings such as at the day center, in the community, and their home environment.

Shift Need and Hours:

• Full-time or part-time hours are available
• Day shift is 7a-3p
• Evening shift is 3p-11p
• Overnight shift is 11p-7p
• Every other weekend is required for all shifts
• Flexible scheduling for all shifts is also available as hours for in-home support vary based on individual's needs

Skillset Needed for the Job: Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Understand the importance of documentation.

Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements: Must be at least18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required – we will train you!

Pay:

• Pay range: $16-$17 per hour
• We pay more for direct experience and holding an active Nebraska CNA license!
• We also offer CEU's for anyone with a current CNA license to keep your license active while you do meaningful and life transforming work as a DSP!

Benefits for FT Employees:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance with FSA option
• Life Insurance
• Plus many more benefits!