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). We are hiring for multiple DSP positions in Lincoln, NE. What You’ll Do: Work directly with people with developmental disabilities assisting and supporting them with day to day living activities. • Day Center DSP, you will support and assist individuals with planned group-based or individual-focused activities at the day center and in community settings. • Residential DSP, you will support and assist individuals with activities in a home environment and in community settings including meal planning, grocery shopping, or household chores. • In-Home Support Professional as a DSP, you will support and assist individuals with their day to day living activities in a home environment and in community settings. This includes but is not limited to meal planning, grocery shopping, or household chores. You must display a strong sense of professionalism since you will be going into other people’s homes. Key Responsibilities for all DSP positions: • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meal preparation, based on the individual’s level of need. • Support the individual in developing and maintaining skills, which could include money management, household chores, self-advocacy, and communication. Based on individual's needs, goals, and support plan. • Implement goals and objectives from the individual’s person-centered support plan and document progress as required. • Monitor and promote the individual’s health and well-being while following safety protocols. • Encourage social interaction and community inclusion through meaningful activities and relationship building. • This position requires you to transport individuals in a motor vehicle. Shifts Needed: • Days, Evenings, & Overnights Shift Hours: • Days 7a-3p or 8a-4p • Evenings 3p-11p • Overnights 11p-7p • Flexible scheduling is available as some shift hours may vary depending upon the individual's needs Skillset Needed for the Job: 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. Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement. Requirements: Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required. Pay: $16 an hour is starting pay. Pay range is $16-$17 per hour. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available. If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you about working at Hands of Heartland. Apply today to make a positive impact on your community.