DSP Part-time - Independent Living

Company: Renewed Vision Counseling
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $18-$19/hour A Direct Support Professional's (DSP) primary responsibilities are centered around supporting clients with an intellectual/developmental disability in leading a self-directed life. The DSP helps them to maximize their potential by maintaining and/or developing skills and abilities and interacting in their community to the degree they are interested. This is a Part-time evening position working with an Independent Living client. General Job Responsibilities: Assistasappropriate withthe delivery of activities to enhance their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Maintain a schedule of services/activities. Assistas appropriatewitheating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. Assistasappropriate inparticipation in leisure/recreational activities. Assistasappropriate withpreparation of meals as needed. Assistasappropriate withhousekeeping tasks essential to the health and welfare of the individual. Provide support and companionship that offers relief to family or primary caregivers asappropriate. Monitor and report on the status of health and safety. Complete documentation of activities andsignificant events. Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Individual Specific Responsibilities Provide individual specific support as specified in the following documents: The Individual Support Plan Apply individual specific strategies as instructed to support their emotional, behavioral and/or communication needs. Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities Requirements/Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. High school graduate or equivalent. Achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities (training provided). Must pass both a criminal record and abuse registry background checks. Have a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and current car insurance. Disclosures Work may include driving the individual to community activities. Work may require moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis. Work may include assisting with transfers (wheelchair to chair, bed, or tub, for example), and significant physical support to assist the client with daily activities. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds or more depending on individual specific needs.

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