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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Integrated Life Choices Inc
Norfolk, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2025

Description


Integrated Life Choices (ILC) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs at ILC provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to ensure they have a meaningful life. As a DSP, you will work with individuals to support them in achieving their hopes and dreams.


ILC supports people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which allows us to offer a variety of schedule options to our team members.


If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on someone's life, we encourage you to apply.


The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about supporting human beings in achieving their hopes and dreams. As a DSP, you will be responsible for maintaining consistent engagement with the people you are supporting, whether they are at home or out in the community. You will be required to work independently, create safe environments, and provide accurate documentation for the support provided during every shift. Duties may include:

  • Supporting people in understanding and exercising their rights
  • Encouraging people to live a fulfilling life as independently as possible through self-advocacy
  • Providing the best person-centered supports to meet people’s needs throughout their lives
  • Supporting and encouraging positive interactions
  • Improving social connections and relationships
  • Providing transportation for those you are supporting
  • Teaching skills to improve a person’s life
  • Supporting and encouraging participation in groups or organizations in line with a person’s personal interests to meet recreational and social needs
  • Utilizing Positive Support Programs to guide daily interactions
  • Supporting a person with personal hygiene and medical-related needs, including medication administration
  • Providing documentation at the end of each shift

Vocational: Monday through Fridays during the Day

Residential: Evenings, Weekends, and Overnights

DSPs who work at ILC residential and vocational locations support individuals with planned activities that encourage community inclusion, habilitation, and activities of daily living.


Supported Services: Days, Evenings, Weekends

As a DSP with ILC working in Supported Services, you will be supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their jobs, in the community, and in their homes. The job coaching component of this position focuses on supporting people in seeking and maintaining competitive employment, while in-home support can be a variety of day-to-day activities in the home and out in the community.

Hiring Rates

  • Vocational (Days): $15.00
  • Residential (Evenings, Overnights, Weekends): $16.50 ($12 per hour for asleep hours)
  • Supported Services: $16.00

 About Us
At Integrated Life Choices, we are a proud 100% employee-owned organization committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We aim to provide exceptional support that fosters independence, inclusion, and personal growth. As an employee-owned company, every team member plays a vital role in our success, ensuring that our workplace is collaborative, innovative, and supportive. 


Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Supplemental insurance offerings
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ILC's Core Values:


Dedication – We are determined to provide the best person-centered supports to meet people’s needs throughout their lives.

Integrity – We act ethically and honestly without compromising the truth.

Support – We encourage people to live a fulfilling life through independence and self-advocacy.

Innovation – We create unique supports to meet each person’s needs.

Professionalism – We are a qualified team that is equipped to support people with respect and dignity.

ILC's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Statement:


At ILC, we want to lead in INNOVATION at leveling the playing field – for everyone: no matter who you are, where you’re from, or who you love. We SUPPORT and believe that you should be you. Be who you want to be. Be your best self. Be human. We value INTEGRITY and will represent what is right. We will acknowledge the truth. We will always be DEDICATED to being better. We will listen and we will be PROFESSIONAL, but we won’t be silent.


ILC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.


Requirements

Working Conditions:

This work can be physically demanding in some situations. Some physical work examples could be but are not limited to:

  • Intervening in aggressive situation and/or physically demanding responsibilities
  • Support with lifting individuals to and from wheelchairs
  • Supporting a person to and from a shower
  • Using a gait belt in a safe and dignified way

An essential function of the DSP role is providing transportation. ILC requires all DSPs to have a reliable vehicle at every shift.


Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED

Successfully complete and pass all checks including:

  • Nebraska Adult Protective Services Central Registry
  • Child Protective Services Central Registry
  • Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Background Check

Certificates and Licenses:

  • Valid driver's license

Salary : $15 - $17

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