Residential Direct Support Professional ** BETTER WAGE** $21-$22/Hour

Developmental-Disability-Center-of; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Developmental Disability Center seeks nurturing professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities, preserving dignity and personal choice. Duties include helping with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, and providing care in home settings.

You will assist with budgeting, participate in social activities, complete required web-based documentation, monitor ISP progress, and administer medications as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Medication aide certification required (Course can be provided).
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Some college coursework in education, special education or psychology may be desired.
• Valid driver''s license and good driving record.
• Cannot have had license suspended in the last 5 years.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.
• Experience with developmentally disabled populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Individuals' needs are met while preserving their dignity and personal choice.
• Work in supporting, promoting and teaching Individuals to complete their daily living activities (including personal hygiene) and enhance skills.
• Provide day-to-day care to Individuals residing in their own home.
• Assist and guide Individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management).
• Assist Individuals in participating and planning social and recreational activities.
• Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on.
• Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.
• Provide a safe living environment to meet the Individual needs.
• Effectively communicate with the Team.
• Regular and strong attendance.
• May attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).
• Administer medication as scheduled to Individuals and monitor health changes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma required.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Problem-solving

Time management

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Medication aide certification

Some college coursework in education/psychology

Job description

DDCN is looking for a nurturing, supporting and compassionate professionals to support the needs of individuals with Developmental Disabilities. If you can do just one thing well, youre needed by someone. DDCN is a place of Equal Employment Opportunity with fair treatments of all staff without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, color, or physical disabilities.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure Individuals' needs are met while preserving their dignity and personal choice.Work in supporting, promoting and teaching Individuals to complete their daily living activities(including personal hygiene) and enhance skills.Provide day-to-day care to Individuals residing in their own home.Assist and guide Individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management).Assist Individuals in participating and planning social and recreational activities.Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on.Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.Provide a safe living environment to meet the Individual needs.Effectively communicate with the Team.Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships.Regular and strong attendance.May attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).Administer medication as scheduled to Individuals and monitor health changes.Other duties as assigned.High school diploma required.Medication aide certification required (Course can also be provided for certification).Must be 19 years of ageSome college coursework in education, special education or psychology, may be desired.1-2 years of experience working with the developmentally disabled populations or have a human service field degree or specialized training.Valid driver's license and good driving record. Cannot have had license suspended in the last 5 years. Please indicate any other driving violations that may affect your application.Must maintain confidentiality and protect the Individual's right.Current automobile insurance.Ability to drive Individuals in your personal vehicle.No record of abuse or neglect or police record of a felony.Have proven skills in communication, spoken, written, and listening; observation; and problem-solving.Knowledge of human growth and behavior, time management skills, and understanding of social systems.Ability to handle a variety of situations and individuals behaviors.Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.Full-time salary position with flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursementPhysical PrerequisitesAbility to travel both in and out of city limitsLifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment/material as required