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Direct Support Professional
LaVista, Nebraska · On-site · Full-Time Employee · Educational Services
$15/hr – $17/hr
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About the role
Nursing
Position Title: Direct Support Professional
$15-$17 hourly depending on experience.
Position Setting: Day Services M-F
Locations: Papillion and La Vista
WHO WE ARE
We are a family owned and operated company. We offer a variety of services to individuals who are differently abled across our four day service locations in Sarpy County. We have 3 locations in Papillion and 1 in La Vista. Each building has a unique vibe as the individuals we serve are actively involved in daily activities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Be a mentor and friend.
- Encourage, support and engage with adults with developmental Disabilities.
- Support individuals and assist them in being independent.
- Ensure everyone is actively participating in the community activities of choice.
- Work as part of a team
- Community inclusions and outings (parks, Do Space, Movies, libraries, shopping, restaurants and more).
- Cooking classes onsite and occasional cook outs.
- Creative activities (Art, painting, crafting and more)
- Gardening in the greenhouse
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
- Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs including but not limited to nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization skills.
- Develop a rapport with clients and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
- Partner with people and ISP teams to develop programs that will provide steps to reach goals
- Update client case notes daily.
- Always ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio.
- Always maintain the safety and security of individuals through line of sight supervision.
- Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution. (training provided)
- Provide transportation to ensure the safe transport and timely delivery of individuals to their outings.
- Comply with all traffic laws, safety guidelines, current federal, state and local standards and regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures.
- Hired candidates will be assigned to 1 of our 3 Day Centers based on qualification, need, and preferences.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED required
- Minimum age of 19 years
- Valid Driver’s License
- Background Checks
- Current vehicle Insurance
- Outstanding writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Attention to detail, good time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
- Provides input and assistance in planning and evaluating programs and clients’ goals.
- Maintenance and documentation of records of client’s accidents/incidents as required.
- Physically capable of transferring, assisting with transfers, assisting with lifting clients who require physical assistance
- Increase wage/hour for candidates that possess the following skills or certifications
- College Degree
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
Why Prime Home Developmental Disabilities Services?
- Paid training
- Supportive work environment
- Competitive wage & benefits package
- Company is growing quickly and there are opportunities for advancement
- Focused on giving individuals with disabilities opportunities to participate in activities and have life fulfilling experience
- Our team of Direct Support Professionals enjoys the rewards of making a difference every day
- Work in a supportive and fun environment with Amazing, caring coworkers
- Excellent Benefits (dental, vision, life, short term disability and long term disability premiums paid by PHDDS for employee)
- Medical & prescriptions insurance at minimal cost to employee
- Competitive wages
- Paid Holidays, with a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual rate
- 401 K benefit with company match up to 4%