Job description
**NOW HIRING FOR A VARIETY OF SHIFTS - FREE HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDED**
Our Uncompromising Mission: To empower adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to live life to the fullest through assisting with the activities of daily living.
About Us:
At Duet (formerly ENCOR), we provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a focus on empowerment and independence throughout 5 counties in Eastern Nebraska (covering Omaha, Ralston, La Vista, Bellevue, Blair, Elkhorn, and Fremont). We assist in the activities of daily living, provide community engagement opportunities, job coaching and life skills training, as well as skilled nursing care as needed.
What Makes us Special:
- No previous experience required!
- Free Trainings (First Aid, CPR, Med Aid)
- 100% employer-paid health insurance for all Full-Time employees (medical, dental & vision) *90 day waiting period
- Casual Dress
- 12 days Paid Vacation & 12 days Paid Sick Time (24 days total)
- 11 paid holidays
- Pension & Retirement Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work Location: Multiple locations
- Work Remotely: No
What is a DSP?
A Direct Support Professional empowers someone with an intellectual or developmental disability to achieve their goals. This isn’t a typical job – if you want a rewarding career where you make a difference and build relationships, then apply today!
We have a variety of Part-Time and Full-Time schedules available in a Day Service and Residential setting including:
- Days
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Split Shifts
A Day in the Life:
- Community Engagement – Participate in community events (have fun!)
- Transportation – Drive people supported to and from appointments and events
- Empowerment – Help the people we support achieve their goals in a respectful way
- Medication & Documentation - administer medications and complete daily documentation
- Build Relationships – Get to know the people we support and make a difference!
- Activities of Daily Living – provide assistance with and promote independence in the following areas: cooking, cleaning, assisting with toileting and bathing as needed, meal planning and grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, watching movies, playing games, going for walks, crafting, and exploring!
For the safety of the people we support, we require the following:
- Be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license in good standing with fairly clean driving record
- Have a car with insurance
- Able to pass background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical
- Able to clearly and effectively communicate with all staff and people supported
- Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer functions and email
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, lift, and grasp
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- What is your email address (to set up interview)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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