At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states. 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!