DSP - Omaha Day Center

Hands of HeartlandOmaha, NE, US

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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) for the Omaha day centers.

Location : Omaha , 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 community setting.

Hours : 8am-4pm Monday - Friday

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 : Starting pay is $16 an hour. We pay more for experience and CNA license.

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.

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 individuals’ 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

Education & Experience

Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record

Current automobile insurance

Ability to pass registry and background checks

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

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Dsp • Omaha, NE, US