Direct Support Professional/ DSP Nebraska Independent Living Center Omaha, NE
Job Description Nebraska Independent Living Center (NILC) is looking for a nurturing, supporting and compassionate professionals to support the needs of individuals with Developmental Disabilities. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone. NILC is a place of Equal Employment Opportunity with fair treatments of all staff without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, color, or physical disabilities. Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure Individuals' needs are met while preserving their dignity and personal choice. • Work in supporting, promoting and teaching Individuals to complete their daily living activities(including personal hygiene) and enhance skills. • Provide day-to-day care to Individuals residing in their own home. • Assist and guide Individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management). • Assist Individuals in participating and planning social and recreational activities. • Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on. • Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan. • Provide a safe living environment to meet the Individual needs. • Effectively communicate with the Team. • Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships. • Regular and strong attendance. • May attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP). Qualifications: • High school diploma required. • Must be 19 years of age • Some college coursework in education, special education or psychology, may be desired. • 1-2 years of experience working with the developmentally disabled populations or have a human service field degree or specialized training. • Valid driver's license and good driving record. Cannot have had license suspended in the last 5 years. Please indicate any other driving violations that may affect your application. • Must maintain confidentiality and protect the Individual's right. • Current automobile insurance. • Ability to drive Individuals in your personal vehicle. • No record of abuse or neglect or police record of a felony. • Have proven skills in communication, spoken, written, and listening; observation; and problem-solving. • Knowledge of human growth and behavior, time management skills, and understanding of social systems. • Ability to handle a variety of situations and individuals behaviors. • Must pass pre-employment physical and background check. • Full-time salary position with flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement Physical Prerequisites • Ability to travel both in and out of city limits • Lifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment/material as required
Job Details
Date Posted: May 2023 Date Closes : Current Address 6550 S 84th street, Suite #100 Located In Omaha, NE Department Day Center & In Home support Function Worked with Developmental Disabled Individuals Job Type Full-time Employee Compensation Hourly Wage, $15.00 - $20.00, Based on Experience Experience Level Entry Level (0-2 yrs. experience) Shift Rotating Morning and evening hours are available Hours 40 hours per week; hours can be picked up at different Location Start Date Immediately Positions Available 3 Desired Secondary Language Skill Spanish Zipcode 68127
Skills (Desired) This job requires the following skills • Teacher Mentoring • Mandt System • Therap Software