Duet, Direct Support Professional-Community

Duet; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Company-paid disability

Company-paid life insurance

Casual dress

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Duet is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and support to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in community and residential settings. Work hours vary, including daytime, evening, overnight and weekends; driving may be required to transport individuals to activities and appointments.

Responsibilities include facilitating community participation, documentation, program development with ISP teams, and daily living support.

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 fairly clean driving 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.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support individuals to participate in community activities.
• Collaborate with individuals and ISP teams to develop programs and goals.
• Provide daily documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist individuals with access to community health care providers of their choice.
• Administer daily medications as required.
• Support independence in daily living activities (laundry, cooking, cleaning).
• Provide transportation to community events and appointments as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle for transport

Background check

Drug screening

Pre-employment physical

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

At Duet (formerly ENCOR), 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?

A Community Direct Support Professional (DSP) encourages, supports, and engages adults 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

Required 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 fairly clean driving 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

Duet is the first community-based service provider in Nebraska. Formed in 1968, Duet’s mission of offering a range of services to support, nurture, and guide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities toward lives of independence has never wavered. We take great pride in providing unparalleled commitment to making a difference in the lives of the people we support.