Direct Support Professional

Mosaic•York, NE

About The Position

Mosaic is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people as they develop daily living skills and participate in life activities, helping them live as independently as possible. The role involves creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover; helping them identify and achieve personal goals; monitoring their comfort and safety; and meeting medical, nutritional, and personal care needs. DSPs also provide emotional support and assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry. The position is listed as full-time days, Monday through Friday. Mosaic says no prior experience or education is required and provides thorough training.

Requirements

A desire to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Must be at least 19 years old.
A valid U.S. driver's license is required where applicable.
Effective, clear written and verbal communication.
Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Frequent physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending, with occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
Constant reaching between knee and shoulder level, and frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds independently, frequently push or pull up to 40 pounds of force, and safely transfer 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Support the development of 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.
Monitor the comfort and safety of the people served.
Ensure medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
Provide emotional support.
Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.