Direct Support Professional

Mosaic•Axtell, NE

About The Position

Mosaic is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide support and guidance to people served as they learn daily living skills and participate in life activities, with the goal of living as independently as possible. The role involves helping people learn, grow, identify and achieve personal goals, and supporting their comfort, safety, medical, nutritional, and personal care needs. DSPs also provide emotional support and assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry. Openings include full-time day shifts, evenings, and overnights, as well as part-time evenings and overnights. A hiring bonus may be available for evening and overnight positions. No experience or educational requirements are needed; thorough training is provided. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, and a valid U.S. driver's license is required where applicable.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.
No experience or educational requirements are needed; training is provided.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Work requires frequent standing, walking, and bending, with occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
Work requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level, frequent reaching below knee level and overhead, occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds of force, and ability to 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 that are important to them.
Monitor the comfort and safety of people served and ensure their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
Provide emotional support.
Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.