Duet, Direct Support Professional-Community

Duet Nebraska • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional/Community, under the supervision of a Manager or Supervisor, is responsible for direct care and supports to individuals receiving services in all settings. The job emphasis is on giving the persons in service the opportunity to make decisions and to participate in the community. The working hours are varied and can include daytime, evening, overnight and weekend hours. Duet's uncompromising mission is to empower adults with intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to live life to the fullest through assisting with the activities of daily living. At Duet (formerly ENCOR), support services are provided to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a focus on empowerment and independence throughout 5 counties in Eastern Nebraska. This includes assistance with activities of daily living, community engagement opportunities, job coaching, life skills training, and skilled nursing care as needed. A Community Direct Support Professional (DSP) encourages, supports, and engages adults with developmental disabilities, providing support in a residential and day services setting to build and develop skills in daily living, socialization, communication, and community access.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing with a fairly clean driving record
• Possess a vehicle that could be used to transport individuals in service
• Willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and staff
• Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer functions and email
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals actively participate in the community activities of choice
• Team with those in service to complete assessments and develop goals
• Partner with the individual and ISP teams to develop programs that will provide steps to reach goals
• Provide daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist individuals to access community health care providers of their choice
• Administer daily medications
• Teach and promote independence in daily living activities, including but not limited to, laundry, cooking, and cleaning
• Provide transportation to and from community events and all appointments as needed

Benefits

• Truly rewarding nonprofit experience in health & human services field
• On-The-Job (OJT) training with mentor programs
• 100% employer-paid single coverage health insurance (medical, dental and vision are paid by the company for every employee) after a 90-day waiting period
• Company-paid Short-Term-Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Casual Dress
• 12 days Paid Vacation & 12 days Paid Sick Time (24 days total)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension & Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED