Direct Support Professional - Weekends Only- Omaha

Job Description

Job Description

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland 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 work with the people we support as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver. Our residential locations in Omaha, NE are looking for weekend only hours.

What a Direct Support Professional Does : Works directly with people with developmental disabilities assisting them with day to day living activities. Supports individuals with activities and developing skills in a home environment and in community settings.

Hours : Weekend only shift starts at midnight on Friday and ends at midnight on Sunday. Flexibility is available, meaning you could work part-time hours every other weekend as weekend only OR work every weekend for full-time hours.

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.

Personality Traits : Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements : Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required- we will train.

Pay : Starting at $17 / hr. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available. We now offer for CNAs earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!)

Apply today to make a positive impact on the community.