Direct Support Professional (I)
Company: 360 Community Services
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 per/hour
POSITION TITLE: Direct Support Professional POSITION STATUS:
Non-Exempt PAY STRUCTURE Salary Range ($16.00-$19.00 hour) *based
on experienceand education. If you enjoy working closely with
people with intellectual, physical, and behavioral disabilities,
360 Community Services is the company for you! We are looking for
dedicated individuals, who are compassionate and motivated to work
hard as well as be consistent within a team. The Direct Support
Professional (I) will work with each client, assessing their needs
and meet those needs with the goal of fostering a positive,
encouraging environment. This position is in a Day Service setting
in which, the individuals we serve, will be given opportunities to
volunteer, learn job ready skills, participate in group activities,
join social clubs, as well as engage in community involvement. The
ideal candidate will be willing to provide guidance, direction,
encouragement, be patient, be a team player, as well as be hands-on
to ensure that each individual reaches his/her full potential.
General Summary: Ensuring all clients are treated with respect and
dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence
Provide supervision and guidance for clients during skill building
activities Develop and implement individual treatment plans for
clients 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 Assist all participants in being
actively involved in the daily activities to achieve greater
independence using person-centered planning and self-determination.
Supervise lunch period. Oversee arrivals and departures of
participants. Participates in staff training and attends staff
meetings. Always maintain the safety and security of the clients
through line of sight supervision Responsible in observing your
clients negative behavior, the duration, the intensity, and the
damage, factors that may alleviate or aggravate the behavior.
Ensures the safe loading/unloading and timely delivery of clients
to theiroutings/appointments in compliance with all traffic laws,
safety guidelines, current federal,state and local standards and
regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures
Drives Company and/or personal vehicle in a safe and courteous
manner. Ensures all seat belts are fastened prior to moving
vehicle. Utilized Route Software and plans most efficient and
effective route prior to transportation of clients to and from
destination. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education:
High school diploma/GED required Minimum age of 19 years Valid
Drivers License Current vehicle Insurance upon request
Requirements: The following certifications are required -will
provide train if necessary: CPR/1st Aid Medication Aide MANDT Must
be able to pass the following background checks: Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services Child & Adult Protective
Services Central Criminal background check National Sex Offender
Registry SPECIAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: Three years
experience working with people with intellectual or other
developmental disabilitiespreferred Management of stressful
situations responsibly and effectively provides input and
assistance in planning and evaluating programs and clients goals.
Maintenance and documentation of records of clients
accidents/incidents as required. Assistance of clients in being
actively involved in the daily activities to achieve greater
independence using person-centered planning and self-determination-
ADLs- activities of daily living. Strong interpersonal skills and
passionate about helping those in need. Relate positive image to
clients, their families, support people and the community. Employee
must be able to read and write proficiently. Employee must be able
to successfully complete all required training in the required time
Ability to be flexible in a changing environment Utilize verbal
de-escalation skills during crisis intervention Utilize approved
behavior management techniques including use of de-escalation room
and passive physical restraint when de-escalation and/or physical
intervention is necessary for crisis management Employee must be
physically capable of transferring, assisting with transfers,
assisting with lifting clients who require physical assistance May
be exposed to infectious/communicable diseases, blood borne
pathogens and/or distraught individuals Employee must be able to
reach and bend as they assist clients with physical activities
Frequently required to stand and walk Exerting up to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently,
and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects Working
Conditions: Both indoors and outdoors with varying temperatures.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to
loud. Fun, fast pace setting. Work with like minded professionals
who are dedicated to growth in the field. Employee Benefits:
Flexible Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am -3:00pm- *depending on
transportation route assignment Will be assigned to a AM or PM
Transportation Route (7:00-8:00 AM) or (3:00-4:00 PM) No evenings
or weekends Paid Holidays New Years Day Memorial Day Independence
Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas
Eve Christmas Day Paid Birthday Affordable Employee Insurance
(waiting period applies) Health, dental, vision, and
short/long-term disability insurance Employee Life insurance policy
in the amount of $25,000 401k contribution with 3% company match
Company Profit Sharing Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual 78
hours annually during first 2 years 130 hours annually during years
3 & 4 156 hours annually during years 5 & 6 182 hours annually
during years 7 & 8 208 hours annually following 8 years of service
Contact Information: 360 Community Services 9744 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 800-3787
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