Direct Support Professional- North Platte- Multiple Openings!

Hands of Heartland, Inc.; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hands of Heartland, Inc. in North Platte, Nebraska is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team. You'll work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them live meaningful daily lives in home and community settings.

Shifts include evenings and overnights with every other weekend; starting pay is $17 per hour. No experience required—we provide training and CNAs can earn CEUs toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Background checks must be passable.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience not required – training provided.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to support meaningful daily living.
• Assist individuals with day-to-day living activities and developing skills in home and community environments.

Skills

Independent work

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Communication skills

People-support oriented

Documentation skills

Job description

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Direct Support Professional- North Platte- Multiple Openings!

Full Time Professional North Platte, NE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2009

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 Professional (DSP) in North Platte, NE.

What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings 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 home environment and in community settings.

Location: North Platte, NE.

Shifts:

• Evenings
• Overnights
• All shifts require working every other weekend.

Hours:

• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Evening hours: 4p-12a
• Overnight hours: 12a-8a

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 least 18 years old. Must be able to pass all background checks. Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience not required – we will train you!

Pay: Starting pay is $17 an hour. We offer competitive compensation based on current CNA certification and relevant experience. Active CNAs are eligible to receive CEUs towards their license to keep it active while working as a DSP!