Direct Support Professional - Community (Full Time) [South Douglas]

Duet•Omaha, NE

About The Position

We offer a variety of positions throughout the Eastern Nebraska. These positions offer a variety of work schedules to choose from including: Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends. We offer a variety of positions throughout the Eastern Nebraska. These positions offer a variety of work schedules to choose from including: Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends. Our Uncompromising Mission: To empower adults with intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to live life to the fullest through assisting with the activities of daily living. About Us : At Duet (formerly ENCOR), we provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a focus on empowerment and independence throughout 5 counties in Eastern Nebraska. We assist in the activities of daily living, provide community engagement opportunities, job coaching and life skills training, as well as skilled nursing care as needed. What is a DSP? A Direct Support professional empowers someone with an intellectual or developmental disability to achieve their goals. This person will work in both a day services and residential group home setting. Hours: Normally day hours, but can include evenings A Day in the Life : Community Engagement – help the people we support to actively participate in chosen community events Transportation – drive people supported to and from community events and all appointments as needed Empowermen t - work together to complete assessments and follow programs that will achieve the desired goals. Everyone has their own goals, and we strive to make sure those goals are achieved! Medication & Documentation - administer medications and complete daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner Build Relationships – This is an incredibly rewarding position where you build relationships with the people we support Activities of Daily Livin g – provide assistance with and promote independence in the following areas: cooking, cleaning, assisting with toileting and bathing as needed, meal planning and grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, watching movies, playing games, going for walks, crafting, and exploring!

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
Have a valid driver’s license in good standing with fairly clean driving record
Have a car with insurance
Able to pass background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical (including 70 pound lift)
Able to clearly and effectively communicate with all staff and people supported
Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer functions and email
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, lift, and grasp

Responsibilities

Community Engagement – help the people we support to actively participate in chosen community events
Transportation – drive people supported to and from community events and all appointments as needed
Empowermen t - work together to complete assessments and follow programs that will achieve the desired goals.
Medication & Documentation - administer medications and complete daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Build Relationships – This is an incredibly rewarding position where you build relationships with the people we support
Activities of Daily Livin g – provide assistance with and promote independence in the following areas: cooking, cleaning, assisting with toileting and bathing as needed, meal planning and grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, watching movies, playing games, going for walks, crafting, and exploring!

Benefits

No previous experience required! We will provide all necessary trainings and certifications
100% employer-paid health insurance for all Full-Time employees (medical, dental & vision)
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 Programs
Tuition Reimbursement