Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Norfolk- New Starting Pay!
Hands of Heartland
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- Pay
- $18
- an hour
- Location
- Norfolk, NE
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 17
- 7 days ago
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About the company
Hands of Heartland
Individual & family services · 201 to 500 employees
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.
What you'll do
- Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings
- Assist individuals with day to day living activities
- Assist individuals with developing skills in a home environment and in community settings
What you need
- Full-time hours available.
- Days and Evenings available with every other weekend required.
- We are also in need of PRN weekends.
Key skills
CommunicationDocumentationWork independentlyAdapt to changeEmpathyPatienceSound JudgementValid driver’s licenseCNA license
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Perks
- Incentives
- CEUs
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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 Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver in Norfolk, 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 hours available.
Days and Evenings available with every other weekend required.
We are also in need of PRN weekends.
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 background checks. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Must be willing to drive to neighboring communities. Experience not required – we will train you!
Pay: Starting pay is $18 an hour. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available. We now offer for CNAs to earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!).
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.
Days 7a-3p
Evenings 3p-11p
Every other weekend required