Residential Direct Support Professional BETTER WAGE $21-$22/Hour
About The Position
DDCN is seeking nurturing, supportive, and compassionate professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role provides day-to-day care to individuals in their own homes while preserving their dignity, personal choice, and confidentiality. Staff support individuals with daily living activities, personal hygiene, budgeting, social and recreational activities, and progress toward their Individual Service Plans. The position also involves administering scheduled medication, monitoring health changes, maintaining required web-based documentation, communicating with the team, and helping provide a safe living environment. This is a full-time salary position with flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement. The job is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Medication aide certification; a course may be provided to obtain certification.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- One to two years of experience working with developmentally disabled populations, or a human services degree or specialized training.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record; license must not have been suspended in the past five years.
- Current automobile insurance and ability to drive individuals in a personal vehicle.
- No record of abuse or neglect and no felony police record.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect individuals' rights.
- Proven spoken, written, and listening communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of human growth and behavior, time management skills, and understanding of social systems.
- Ability to handle a variety of situations and individual behaviors.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and background check.
- Ability to travel both within and outside city limits.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing under 25 pounds as required.
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework in education, special education, or psychology.
Responsibilities
- Meet individuals’ needs while preserving their dignity and personal choice.
- Support, promote, and teach individuals to complete daily living activities, including personal hygiene, and enhance their skills.
- Provide day-to-day care to individuals residing in their own homes.
- Assist and guide individuals with budgeting, shopping, and other activities involving money management.
- Assist individuals in participating in and planning social and recreational activities.
- Complete and maintain required documentation using a web-based system.
- Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.
- Provide a safe living environment that meets individual needs.
- Communicate effectively with the team and establish and maintain professional, productive working relationships.
- Maintain regular and strong attendance.
- Attend Individual Service Planning meetings as needed.
- Administer medication as scheduled and monitor individuals for health changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
