Direct Support Professional - Lincoln

Alora Supports; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Alora Supports is seeking caring, reliable Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Lincoln area. This general application covers multiple evening, after school, and weekend opportunities; schedules, hours, and locations vary, and the team will reach out if there's a good match.

Paid training and ongoing support are provided, and candidates must be at least 19, authorized to work in the United States, have reliable

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others succeed

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one support to individuals in their homes and communities
• Assist with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development
• Support community participation, social engagement, and independence
• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals and their families
• Help individuals live meaningful, self directed lives

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Looking for meaningful work in the Lincoln community?

Alora Supports is always looking to connect with caring, reliable people interested in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Lincoln area.

This is our general application for Direct Support Professionals. Because we build our support teams around each individual, schedules, hours, locations, and support needs vary. If your availability and experience are a good match for a current or upcoming opportunity, our team will reach out to discuss it with you.

Many of our current opportunities are during after school, evening, and weekend hours. We do not currently offer overnight shifts.

Schedule: Multiple options

Option A: Flexible weekends

Option B: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 8 PM weekly.

Option C: 2-5 hours a week on Saturdays

Read Before Applying

• Must be at least 19 years old
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing to undergo a background check
• Must be compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others succeed

What You'll Do

• Provide one on one support to individuals in their homes and communities
• Assist with daily living activities, personal goals, and skill development
• Support community participation, social engagement, and independence
• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals and their families
• Help individuals live meaningful, self directed lives

Experience

No prior experience is required. Experience in any of the following is helpful:

• Direct Support Professional
• Caregiving
• Direct Care
• Home Health
• Personal Care
• Behavioral Health
• Human Services
• Developmental Disabilities Services
• Special Education
• Healthcare

Paid training and ongoing support are provided.

About Alora Supports

Alora Supports provides person centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Nebraska.

We believe exceptional support is personal. Every individual has their own goals, routines, interests, personality, and community, and their support should reflect that.

That's why we build support teams around each individual, recruiting within their communities and thoughtfully matching people. We also believe great support starts with supporting our staff through training, guidance, communication, and an accessible team behind them.