Duet, Substitute Direct Support Professional

Duet Nebraska • Omaha, NE

6d

About The Position

The Substitute Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings, under the supervision of a Manager or Supervisor. The role focuses on empowering individuals to make decisions, build independence, and participate in their communities. Substitute staff select available shifts from those remaining after managers create monthly schedules and may claim up to 29 hours per week. Hours vary and may include daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, documenting behaviors and implementing behavioral plans, working with individuals and ISP teams to develop goal-oriented programs, administering medications and completing related documentation, and providing transportation to community events and appointments. Duet provides services across five counties in Eastern Nebraska, including residential support, community engagement, job coaching, life-skills training, and skilled nursing care as needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver's license in good standing and a fairly clean driving record.
• Have a vehicle available to transport individuals receiving services.
• Be willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to use basic computer functions and email.
• Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with activities of daily living, including meal preparation and cooking, light cleaning, shopping, hygiene and grooming, and financial planning and budgeting.
• Document behaviors and implement behavioral plans.
• Partner with individuals and ISP teams to develop programs and steps that support progress toward goals.
• Administer daily medications and complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide transportation to community events and appointments as needed.
• Encourage individuals to make decisions, build independence, and participate in the community.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule; substitutes can choose available shifts and create their own schedule.
• Casual dress; scrubs are not required.
• Rewarding nonprofit experience in the health and human services field.
• Management support to help employees develop their potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED