What are the responsibilities and job description for the Duet, Direct Support Professional-Community position at Duet?
Job Title
Duet, Direct Support Professional-CommunityHours Required
40Job Description and Hours
The Direct Support Professional/Community, under the supervision of a Manager or Supervisor, is responsible for direct care and supports to individuals receiving services in all settings. The job emphasis is on giving the persons in service the opportunity to make decisions and to participate in the community. The working hours are varied and can include daytime, evening, overnight and weekend hours.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.
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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. 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 is a Community DSP?
A Community Direct Support Professional (DSP) encourages, supports, and engages adults with developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for providing support in a residential and day services setting building and developing skills in daily living, socialization, communication, and community access.
A Day in the Life:
Ensure individuals actively participate in the community activities of choice
Team with those in service to complete assessments and develop goals
Partner with the individual and ISP teams to develop programs that will provide steps to reach goals
Provide daily documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Assist individuals to access community health care providers of their choice
Administer daily medications
Teach and promote independence in daily living activities, including but not limited to, laundry, cooking, and cleaning
Provide transportation to and from community events and all appointments as needed
For the safety of those we serve, we ask the following:
Be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing with a fairly clean driving record
Possess a vehicle that could be used to transport individuals in service
Willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and staff
Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer functions and email
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp
What Makes us Special:
Truly rewarding nonprofit experience in health & human services field
On-The-Job (OJT) training with mentor programs
100% employer-paid single coverage health insurance (medical, dental and vision are paid by the company for every employee) after a 90-day waiting period
Company-paid Short-Term-Disability & Long-Term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Casual Dress
12 days Paid Vacation & 12 days Paid Sick Time (24 days total)
11 paid holidays
Pension & Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
