Duet, Direct Support Professional-Community-1

Duet Nebraska • Grand Island, NE

19d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional/Community provides direct care and support to individuals receiving services in residential and day-services settings, under the supervision of a Manager or Supervisor. The role focuses on empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make decisions, build independence, and participate in their communities. Support includes developing daily living, socialization, communication, and community-access skills. Hours vary and may include daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver's license in good standing and a fairly clean driving record.
• Have a vehicle that can be used to transport individuals receiving services.
• Be willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to use basic computer functions and email.
• Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in participating in community activities of their choice.
• Work with individuals to complete assessments and develop goals.
• Partner with individuals and ISP teams to develop programs and steps for achieving goals.
• Complete daily documentation accurately and promptly.
• Assist individuals in accessing health care providers of their choice.
• Administer daily medications.
• Teach and promote independence in daily living activities, including laundry, cooking, and cleaning.
• Provide transportation to community events and appointments as needed.

Benefits

• On-the-job training with mentor programs.
• 100% employer-paid single-coverage health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, after a 90-day waiting period.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Casual dress.
• 12 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Pension and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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