Direct Support Professional

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%