Vocational Direct Support Professional * BETTER WAGE* $20-$21/Hour

Developmental Disability Center Of; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Developmental Disability Center Of in Omaha, NE is seeking nurturing professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves direct care, medication administration, and assisting with daily living activities and social engagement in a full-time daytime schedule.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and medication aide certification, plus driving eligibility. The organization emphasizes equal employment opportunity and compassionate teamwork in a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Medication aide certification required (Course can be provided for certification).
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Some college coursework in education, special education or psychology may be desired.
• 1-2 years of experience working with developmentally disabled populations or related degree.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record. Cannot have recent license suspensions.
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect Individuals' rights.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Ability to drive Individuals in your personal vehicle.
• No record of abuse or neglect or police record of a felony.
• Strong communication, written and verbal skills; observation and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of human growth and behavior, time management, and social systems.
• Ability to handle varied situations and behaviors.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.
• Full-time salary position with flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Individuals' needs are met while preserving dignity and personal choice.
• Support and teach Individuals to complete daily living activities and enhance skills.
• Provide day-to-day care to Individuals residing in their own home.
• Assist in budgeting funds and money management activities.
• Assist Individuals in planning social and recreational activities.
• Complete and maintain documentation on a web-based system.
• Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.
• Provide a safe living environment and communicate with the Team.
• Establish professional working relationships and maintain attendance.
• May attend ISP meetings.
• Administer medication as scheduled and monitor health changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Medication aide certification

Some college coursework in education or psychology

Human service field degree or training

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: OMAHA, NEBRASKA - OMAHA, NE 68114Education Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DaySalary $20.00 an hour

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Medication aide certification required (Course can also be provided for certification).
• Must be 19 years of age
• Some 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 reimbursement

Physical Prerequisites

• Ability to travel both in and out of city limits
• Lifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment/material as required