Direct Support Professional- Kearney- Multiple Openings!

Job Description

Job Description

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We 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 join our team and provide support to the individuals we support as a Direct Support Professionals / DSP in various settings such as their home and the community. You will support individuals with activities, habilitation, and daily living activities in Kearney, NE.

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.

Hours :

Full-time or Part-time hours available.

Evenings or Overnights with every other weekend required.

Shift Hours :

Evening shift is 3p-11p.

Overnight shift is 11p-7a.

Flexible scheduling for all shifts is also available.

Every other weekend is required for all shifts.

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. Understand the importance of documentation.

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

Requirements : Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience not required – we will train you!

Pay : $16 / hour is starting. Pay range is $16- $17 an hour. We pay more for direct experience and holding an active Nebraska CNA license! We also offer CEU's for anyone with a CNA license to keep your license active while you do meaningful and life transforming work as a DSP!

Benefits :

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance with HSA option

Retirement option

Life Insurance

Plus many more benefits!

If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you about working at Hands of Heartland. Apply today to start a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on your community.