Direct Support Professional (DSP)- McCook

Job Description

Job 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 a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver in McCook, 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 : We support individuals 7 days a week so we have a variety of shifts available. We offer part-time and full-time shifts days, evenings, and every other weekend. Day hours are 8a-4p. Evening hours are 4p-12a.

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 18 years old. Must be able to pass a background check. Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience not required – we will train you!

Pay : $17 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.

Day hours are 8a-4p. Evening hours are 4p-12a.