Direct Support Professional- Grand Island- Evenings! at Hands of Heartland

Grand Island, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathy, Patience, Understanding, Compassion, Adaptable, Respectful, Dependable, Sound Judgement, Communication, Flexibility, Independence, Teamwork, Documentation, Support, Goal Orientation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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 Direct Support Professional/DSP at our residential locations and in community settings to support individuals with activities, habilitation, and daily living activities in Grand Island, NE. What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to ensure they have a meaningful life. As a DSP you will assist individuals with day to day living activities and developing skills in a home environment and in community settings. Hours: * Full-time and Part-time available. * Evenings with every other weekend required. Shifts: * Evening shift is 3p-11p * All shifts require working every other weekend. * Flexible schedule is also available. 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 18 years old or older. * Must be able to pass all background checks. * Must have a valid driver’s license with current auto insurance. * Experience not required – we will train you! Pay: $16/hour is starting. Pay range is $16-17 an hour. We pay more for direct experience and CNA license. We also offer CEUs for CNAs, allowing them to maintain an active license while doing meaningful work that transforms lives as a DSP! Benefits: * Tuition Reimbursement * Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance with HSA option * Retirement option * Life Insurance * Plus many more benefits! 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.

Responsibilities

Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure they have a meaningful life. Assist individuals with day-to-day living activities and skill development in both home and community settings.