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%