Shared Living Provider

Shared Living provider ( SLP)
Nebraska Independent Living Center (NILC) Omaha, NE

Job Description
Nebraska Independent Living Center (NILC) is looking for a supporting, nurturing and compassionate professionals to support the needs of individuals with Developmental Disabilities.  If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone. NILC is a place of Equal Employment Opportunity with fair treatments of all staff without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, color, or physical disabilities. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
•   Host client on own home.
•  Ensure Individuals' needs are met while preserving their dignity and personal choice. 
•    Work in supporting, promoting and teaching Individuals to complete their daily living activities (including personal hygiene) and enhance skills.
•    Provide day-to-day care to Individuals residing in your  home.
•    Assist and guide Individuals in budgeting funds (this includes shopping or other activities involving money management).
•    Assist Individuals in participating and planning social and recreational activities.
•    Complete and maintain all documentation required on a web-based system that employee will be trained on.
•    Monitor program compliance and progress with the Individual Service Plan.
•    Provide a safe living environment to meet the Individual needs.
•    Effectively communicate with the Team.
•    Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships.
•    Regular and strong client's integration
•    Attend Individual Service Planning meetings (ISP).
•    Administer medication as scheduled to Individuals and monitor health changes.
•    Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 
•    Medication aide certification required (Course can also be provided for certification).
•    High school diploma required.
•    Must be 19 years of age
•    Some college coursework in education, special education or psychology, may be desired.
•     1-2 years of experience working with the developmentally disabled populations or have a human service field degree or specialized training.
•    Valid driver's license and good driving record. Cannot have had license suspended in the last 5 years. Please indicate any other driving violations that may affect your application.
•    Must maintain confidentiality and protect the Individual's right.
•    Current automobile insurance.
•     Ability to drive Individuals in your personal vehicle.
•      No record of abuse or neglect or police record of a felony.
•      Have proven skills in communication, spoken, written, and listening; observation; and problem-solving.
•      Knowledge of human growth and behavior, time management skills, and understanding of social systems.
•    Ability to handle a variety of situations and individuals’ behaviors.
•    Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.
•    Full-time salary position with flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement
Physical Prerequisites
•    Ability to travel both in and out of city limits
•    Lifting (under 25 lbs) and carrying equipment/material as required

Job Details

Date Posted   May 2023
Date Closes    Current 
Address    6550 S 84th street, Suite #100
Located In    Omaha, NE
Department    GShared Living t
Function    Worked with Developmental Disabled Individuals
Job Type    Full-time Employee
Compensation    Monthly revenue 
Experience Level    Entry Level (1-2 yrs. experience)

Start Date    Immediately
Positions Available    3
Desired Secondary Language Skill    Spanish
Zipcode    68127

Skills (Desired)
This job requires the following skills
•    Teacher Mentoring
•    Mandt System
•    Therap Software

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