Direct Support Professional (Omaha)

CSN-Omaha is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our wonderful team!! Starting pay is up to $16.00 to $17.00/hour, depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:NOT ALL are required just nice to have! We providefree in-service trainingfor all employees! Must be 18 years of age or older (Required)High school diploma or GED (Required)Valid drivers license and current auto insurance (Required)Reliable vehicle to transport clients during shift (Required)Ability to pass all background checks (Required)Any experience with Customer Service, Human Services, Caregiver, In-home services, Healthcare, Home Health Care, Foster system, Shared Living or Host Home, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Services, CSN, LPN or Registered Nurse (Helpful but not required)Any experience in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) such as Autism, Behavior Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and/or Mental Health Disorders such asDepression, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and addictive behaviors(Helpful but not required)Proficient computer skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Therap, or KRONOS or the ability to learn new applicationsExcellent attendance and punctuality and the ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications which require afull range of motion and physical strengthEffective communication and collaboration the ability to effectively convey information to others as well as follow oral and written directionAttention to detail and organization the ability to prioritize and manage all duties, rules, documentation, and other components of the job with focus and accuracyConfidentiality the ability to protect data, information, and client and employee privacyCompassion the ability to be concerned for another persons well being Helpful certifications include MANDT Training, Medication Aide (Med-Aide) and CPR At Community Supports Network, Inc.

(CSN),we believe every person has value and is capable of learning & growth.

Our mission is to support people with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities to gain skills, knowledge, and experience to increasingly use and benefit from the resources and settings available to all citizens in our community.

We currently have Full-time and Part-time positions available! FT Vocational DSP: 8am-3pm Monday-Friday PT or FT Residential DSP: 230/3pm-10pm (all residential schedules must include at least one weekend shift) Benefits offered at CSN:While using your knowledge, skills, and passion to fulfill our Mission, CSN will support you to learn more about your strengths and how to use them to develop personal and professional growth.

Other benefits offered at CSN for Full-Time employees include: Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental ...