Description

Integrated Life Choices (ILC) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our team! A DSP is responsible for supporting people with developmental disabilities and providing opportunities for them to live fulfilling lives.

Job Type: Part-time & Full-time

ILC's Core Values: Dedication, Integrity, Support, Innovation, and Professionalism

ILC's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Statement: At ILC, we want to lead in INNOVATION at leveling the playing field – for everyone: no matter who you are, where you’re from, or who you love. We SUPPORT and believe that you should be you. Be who you want to be. Be your best self. Be human. We value INTEGRITY and will represent what is right. We will acknowledge the truth. We will always be DEDICATED to being better. We will listen and we will be PROFESSIONAL, but we won’t be silent.

Position Summary: As a DSP, you will support people in various ways and environments including residential, vocational, community activities, etc.

*Hiring Rates*

• Full-Time Days: $16/hr.
• Full-Time & Part-Time Supported Services: $17/hr.

Vocational: Monday-Friday (Day Shift) Full-Time

DSPs who work at ILC residential and vocational locations support individuals with planned activities that encourage community inclusion, habilitation, and activities of daily living.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Promoting positive social interactions.
• Supporting individuals in the community during the day, at their choice of volunteer and habilitation opportunities.
• Teaching skills to expand a person’s independence.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Administering medications.
• Supporting individuals with hygiene.
• Providing transportation.
• Encouraging and creating a diverse team experience.
• Documenting program data at each shift.

Supported Services: (Days, Evenings, Weekends) Full-Time or Part-Time

As a DSP with ILC working in Supported Services, you will be supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their jobs, in the community, and in their homes. The job coaching component of this position focuses on supporting people in seeking and maintaining competitive employment, while in-home support can be a variety of day-to-day activities in the home and out in the community.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Promoting positive social interactions.
• Supporting individuals at their jobs, in the community, or at home.
• Teaching skills to expand a person’s independence.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Administering medications.
• Supporting individuals with hygiene.
• Providing transportation.
• Documenting program data at each shift.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Required: High School diploma

Preferred: Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Successfully complete and pass all checks including:

• Nebraska Adult Protective Services Central Registry
• Child Protective Services Central Registry
• Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Background Check
• Federal Bureau of Investigation Background Check

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)