On Call Direct Support Professional

Nebraska Care Givers has an immediate need for one On-Call Direct Support Professional . Position will be 10-30 hours/week on average.

Training will include reading company training materials and taking associated open book tests (trainee will complete these from their home computer), plus 2-4 days of on-the-job training.

Candidates with previous experience in providing direct services to developmentally disabled individuals and with current First Aid/CPR and Med Aide will be given priority consideration.

Nebraska Care Givers Position Description

On Call Direct Service Professional

Position Title: On Call DSP

Location: Lincoln, NE

Supervisor: NCG Owner/Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade/Wage Scale: 5 /$15.00 hour

Classification: Part Time

About the Company:

Nebraska Care Givers (NCG) is a Nebraska DHHS-certified agency providing services for developmentally disabled persons. NCG seeks to provide an environment where each client is treated with kindness and dignity and assisted with growing their strengths. Our mission is to provide excellent individualized service during every interaction with our clients.

Position Summary: As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support people in learning the skills needed to increase their independence in areas of life such as community involvement, job skills, education, personal health, and daily living skills.

Essential Job Functions:

· As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support people in learning the skills needed to increase their independence in areas of life such as community involvement, job skills, education, personal health, and daily living skills.

· As the On Call DSP you will fill in as needed to relieve other staff when they are out due to leave, illness, etc. The hours will vary and may be morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, holiday, etc. The number of hours per week will vary and are anticipated to range from 10 to 30 hours per week.

· Assist with daily tasks/chores like cooking, cleaning, medication management

· Support individuals to practice and maintain good hygiene

· Run errands such as shopping and going to appointments

· Encourage and foster individuals’ hobbies and interests

· Provide habilitation & documentation

· Follow health & safety protocols

· Physical Demands: Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during work hours

· Other Job Duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Qualifications:

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· High school diploma or GED

· Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

· Reliable vehicle to transport during shift

· Full range of motion, physical strength, and the ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications

· Successfully complete and pass all background checks including:

o Nebraska CPS Central Registry

o Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Background Check

o Nationwide Background Check

Certificates and Licenses:

· Valid driver's license/ Current Insurance

· First Aid/ CPR (training provided by designated local provider)

· NE DHHS MedAide Registration (training will be provided by NCG)

· MANDT (training will be provided by NCG)

NCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCG is an at-will employer.

Email judijudio@yahoo to request an application.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• On call

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lincoln, NE (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5 - $15