Direct Support Professional

Mosaic • Beatrice, NE

4h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide support and guidance to people served, helping them learn and develop important daily living skills and life activities to live as independently as possible. This role is ideal for individuals who are natural helpers, top-notch listeners, dedicated teachers, proud advocates, and born go-getters, with a passion for helping others. The company, Mosaic, emphasizes creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed, reflecting a commitment that is integral to their way of working.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable
• Work requires frequent physical activity including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasional periods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing
• Work also requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead
• Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• A natural helper - possess the natural instinct to help people feel more relaxed, safe and confident
• A top-notch listener - hear the one-of-a-kind stories in every person you meet and naturally embrace each person's uniqueness
• A dedicated teacher - have a knack for sensing the emotions of others and enjoy helping others explore and learn
• A proud advocate - have an innate desire to stand up for people who need a voice
• A born go-getter - always looking for ways to add value, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place
• A passion for helping others
• An effective, clear communicator - both written and verbal
• Practically always on time (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possible
• Excellent time management skills and are able to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about your timelines, challenges, and questions
• A proactive attitude, where the phrase "That's not my job" is not a part of your vocabulary
• An inclusive mindset and consider yourself a people person

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover
• Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible
• Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met
• Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees