Duet, Direct Support Professional-Community

Duet Nebraska; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance paid by employer

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pension & Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

11 holidays

Job summary

Duet Nebraska is seeking a Direct Support Professional-Community to provide direct care and supports to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Under supervision, you will help individuals participate in daily living and community activities, with a focus on independence and choice.

The role requires varied hours, including day/evening/overnight and weekends. You will document progress, coordinate with ISP teams, assist with transportation, and administer medications as needed,

Qualifications

• Be at least 19 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing with a clean driving record.
• Possess a vehicle to transport individuals in service.
• Willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic computer functions and email.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals actively participate in the community activities of choice.
• Team with those in service to complete assessments and develop goals.
• Partner with the individual and ISP teams to develop programs to reach goals.
• Provide daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist individuals to access community health care providers of their choice.
• Administer daily medications.
• Teach and promote independence in daily living activities (laundry, cooking, cleaning).
• Provide transportation to and from community events and appointments as needed.

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Duet, Direct Support Professional-Community

Hours Required

40

Job Description and Hours

The Direct Support Professional/Community, under the supervision of a Manager or Supervisor, is responsible for direct care and supports to individuals receiving services in all settings. The job emphasis is on giving the persons in service the opportunity to make decisions and to participate in the community. The working hours are varied and can include daytime, evening, overnight and weekend hours.

Our Uncompromising Mission: To** empower adults with intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to live life to the fullest through assisting with the activities of daily living. **

Unlock your potential with Duet.

About Us :

AtDuet (formerlyENCOR), we provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a focus on empowerment and independence throughout 5 counties in Eastern Nebraska. We assist in the activities of daily living, provide community engagement opportunities, job coaching, and life skills training, as well as skilled nursing care as needed.

What is a** Community **DSP?

ACommunityDirect Support Professional (DSP) encourages, supports, and engagesadults with developmental disabilities.This position is responsible for providing support in a residential and day services setting building and developing skills in daily living, socialization, communication, and community access.

A Day in the Life :

• Ensure individuals actively participate in the community activities of choice

• Team with those in service to complete assessments and develop goals

• Partner with the individual and ISP teams to develop programs that will provide steps to reach goals

• Provide daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner

• Assist individuals to access community health care providers of their choice

• Administer daily medications

• Teach and promote independence in daily living activities, including but not limited to, laundry, cooking, and cleaning

• Provide transportation to and from community events and all appointments as needed

For the safety of those we serve, we ask the following :

• Be at least 19 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED

• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing witha fairly cleandriving record

• Possess a vehicle that could be used to transport individuals in service

• Willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and staff

• Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer functions and email

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp

What Makes us Special :

• Truly rewarding nonprofit experience in health & human services field

• On-The-Job (OJT) training with mentor programs

• 100% employer-paid single coverage health insurance (medical, dental and vision are paid by the company for every employee) after a 90-day waiting period

• Company-paid Short-Term-Disability & Long-Term Disability

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Casual Dress

• 12 days Paid Vacation & 12 days Paid Sick Time (24 days total)

• 11 paid holidays

• Pension & Retirement Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement