What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-Multiple Openings for Residential position at Hands of Heartland?
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 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
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
- Weekend Hours: 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!