Direct Support Professional- Kearney- Day Center

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 Professionals/DSP in various settings such as day center, their home, and the community. You will support individuals with activities, habilitation, and daily living activities in Kearney, NE. 

What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities 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 variety of settings such as at the day center, in the community, and their home environment. 

Shift Need and Hours: 

• Full-time or part-time hours available. 
• 7a-3p with every other weekend required. 
• Flexible scheduling is available.  

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 at least18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required – we will train you!

Pay: 

• $16/ hour is starting pay. 
• We pay more for direct experience and holding an active Nebraska CNA license! 
• We also offer CEU's for anyone with a current CNA license to keep your license active while you do meaningful and life transforming work as a DSP! 

Benefits: 

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance with FSA option 
• Retirement option
• Life Insurance
• Plus many more benefits! 

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!