Vocational Lead Direct Support Professional- Kearney

Hands of Heartland•Kearney, NE

6d•$17 - $19

About The Position

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states. Hands of Heartland is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team and provide support to the individuals we support as a Vocational Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver in Kearney, NE. What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to ensure they have a meaningful life. You will support DSPs along with working side by side with them as they assist individuals with day to day living activities and developing skills in a day center and in community settings. Organizational skills and professionalism is a must as you will assist with scheduling and other various lead duties. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Skillset Needed for the Job: Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Understand the importance of documentation. Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to pass all required background checks. Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience working in the disability field is preferred for this position although not required- we provide training! Pay: Pay range is $17-$19 per hour based on experience. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available. If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you about working at Hands of Heartland. Apply today to start a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on your community.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to pass all required background checks.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
Flexible and willing to adapt to change.
Know the value of communication.
Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals.
Understand the importance of documentation.
Empathy.
Patience.
Understanding.
Compassion.
Adaptable.
Respectful.
Dependable.
Sound Judgement.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the disability field is preferred for this position although not required- we provide training!
CNA license

Responsibilities

Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to ensure they have a meaningful life.
Support DSPs along with working side by side with them as they assist individuals with day to day living activities and developing skills in a day center and in community settings.
Assist with scheduling and other various lead duties.