Shared Living provider ( SLP)Nebraska Independent Living Center (NILC) Omaha, NE
Job DescriptionNebraska Independent Living Center (NILC) is looking for a supporting, nurturing 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:
• Host client on own home.
• 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 your 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 client's integration
• Attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).
• Administer medication as scheduled to Individuals and monitor health changes.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Medication aide certification required (Course can also be provided for certification).
• 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 GShared Living t
Function Worked with Developmental Disabled Individuals
Job Type Full-time Employee
Compensation Monthly revenue
Experience Level Entry Level (1-2 yrs. experience)
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