Direct Support Professional

Mosaic • York, NE

2d

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide support and guidance to people served as they learn and develop daily living skills and life activities, with the goal of helping them live as independently as possible. The role involves supporting people in identifying and achieving personally important goals, maintaining their comfort and safety, and meeting medical, nutritional, and personal care needs. DSPs also provide emotional support and assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and includes thorough training. No prior experience or educational requirements are needed. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and have a valid U.S. driver's license where applicable. The work involves frequent physical activity and specified lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and transfer requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.
• Ability to perform frequent physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending.
• Ability to occasionally sit, kneel, climb, stoop, crouch, squat, and balance.
• Ability to reach constantly between knee and shoulder level, frequently below knee level, and overhead.
• Ability to independently lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, push or pull up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and safely transfer 50 pounds.
• Effective, clear written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions.
• Commitment to helping others, inclusion, and making a positive difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Help develop 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 most important to them.
• Monitor the comfort and safety of people served.
• Help ensure medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Provide emotional support.
• Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed