Direct Support Professional- West Point

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Full Time Professional West Point, NE, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

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). We are hiring for residential DSP positions in the West Point
area! $500 HIRING BONUS!

What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to ensure they have a meaningful life. As a DSP you will assist individuals with day to day living activities and developing skills in a home environment and in community settings.

Key Responsibilities for DSP position:

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meal preparation, based on the individual’s level of need.
• Support the individual in developing and maintaining skills, which could include money management, household chores, self-advocacy, and communication. Based on individual's needs, goals, and support plan.
• Implement goals and objectives from the individual’s person-centered support plan and document progress as required.
• Monitor and promote the individual’s health and well-being while following safety protocols. Ensure individuals are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Encourage social interaction and community inclusion through meaningful activities and relationship building.
• This position requires you to transport individuals in a motor vehicle.

Shift Hours and Need:

• Full or part time hours available with every other weekend required.
• Hours will be 3p-11p and 11p-7a Monday through Friday with every other weekend required.
  • The weekend shift hours available are the following:
    • 7a-3p
    • 10a-6p
    • 3p-11p
    • 11p-7p
• Flexible scheduling is available.
• Every other weekend required.

Skillset Needed for the Job: Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals.

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

Requirements: Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required.

Pay:

• $500 hiring bonus! First half paid out after first 30 days and second half paid out after 60 days of employment.
• Starting pay is based upon shift and location. Pay range is $16 to $18 per hour. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available.
  NEW!
  We now offer for CNAs to earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!)