About This Position
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.
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
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
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
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.
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. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8a-4p.
Location: Omaha, NE
What You’ll Do in Summary: 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.
Requirements:
Preferred Requirement: Experience working with behavioral individuals is preferred although 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.
Experience
Maintaining patient confidentiality, Driver's License
