Direct Support Professional-Multiple Openings for Residential

Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland 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 work with the people we support as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver at our Residential locations in Omaha, NE.

What a Direct Support Professional Does in

Summary:

Works directly with people with developmental disabilities assisting them with day to day living activities. Supports individuals with activities and developing skills in a home environment and in community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere for the people we support
• Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
• Supporting personal goals
• Facilitating activities that provide people with socialization and connections to the community
• Engaging participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities
• Transporting individuals to appointments, community outings, or other destinations
• Assisting with activities of daily living, such as, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
• Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
• Administering medications and other medical treatment as delegated by an HOH nurse
• Maintaining knowledge of each person's specialized needs
• Ensure each individual's rights are protected and they are treated with dignity and respect
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms
• Keep day center interior and exterior clean, organized, and tidy
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle a variety of situations and personalities
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights
• Ability to always project a caring and professional image
• Proven skills in communication, observation, problem solving, and time management
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Know the value of communication
• Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals
• Understand the importance of documentation
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change.

Personality Traits:
Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Must be able to pass all background checks.

Preferred Requirement:
Experience working with behavioral individuals although we will train you!

Shift & Hours Needed:

• Full time or part time hours available.
• Hours are 3p-12a Monday through Friday, Weekends 8a-11p on Saturday/Sunday, or Weekends 11:59pm Friday to 11:59pm Sunday
• Flexibility is available for weekends, meaning you could work part-time hours every other weekend as weekend only OR work every weekend for full-time hours.

Pay:
Starting at $17/hr for Residential services. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available. We now offer for current CNAs to earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!)

Apply today to make a positive impact on the community!