Direct Support Professional-Grand Island-Multiple Openings!

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance with FSA

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Hands of Heartland in Grand Island, NE is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in day centers, homes, and community settings. You will assist individuals with daily living activities and habilitation, helping them reach personal goals in a supportive environment.

We offer full-time or part-time roles with day (7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11p-7p) shifts; every other weekend required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure they have a meaningful life.
• Assist individuals with day-to-day living activities in various settings (day center, home, community).
• Support individuals in developing skills and daily living activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Documentation

Job description

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Direct Support Professional-Grand Island-Multiple Openings!

Full Time Professional Grand Island, NE, US

9 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
• Retirement option
• Life Insurance
• Plus many more benefits!