Liebe’s Home of Hope offers variety of programming in the Omaha Metro to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes community inclusion, activities, outings and more.
The Direct Care Professional is responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities by working with each client, assessing and meeting their needs with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.
Our team of Direct Support Professionals enjoys the rewards of making a difference every day, a supportive work environment, competitive wage & benefits package along with opportunities for advancement.
This position is full-time day hours, Monday – Friday
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
- Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs including but not limited to nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization skills.
- Develop a rapport with clients and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
- Update client case notes daily.
- Always ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio.
- Always maintain the safety and security of individuals through line of sight supervision.
- Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
- Provide transportation to ensure the safe transport and timely delivery of individuals to their outings/appointments
- Comply with all traffic laws, safety guidelines, current federal, state and local standards and regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures.