Assistant Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Assistant Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Auburn, NE, with pay of $15 per hour. Apace supports people with developmental disabilities through individualized training and community participation. Working alongside an assigned Direct Support Professional mentor, the assistant helps individuals pursue personal goals, build skills, and participate in their communities. The role delivers supports defined in individual plans, records progress, assists with daily living, and collaborates with families and the support team.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized training and supports
• participate in team meetings as needed
• help identify goals and outcomes with individuals, families, and team members
• deliver training defined in the Individual Support Plan and maintain records
• support personal hygiene, communication, nutrition, safety, and daily living tasks
• assist with community participation
• work alongside a DSP mentor and other staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant direct support professional

developmental disabilities

individualized support

community support

part-time

auburn ne

apace

$15/hr

mentored role

daily living support

person-centered goals

team collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The assistant always works alongside a Direct Support Professional and does not work alone with supported individuals. Prior experience with developmental disabilities is desired, not required.

About the employer

apace is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.