Direct Support Professional
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEBRASKAHastings, Nebraska, United States
Posted December 16, 2025
16 - 17.5
Full Time
About the Company
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports over 2,000 individuals with disabilities and other barriers across the region. Its core services include retail and thrift operations, behavioral and developmental disability support, employment and career development, and safe, affordable housing. Revenue generated from donated clothing and goods in its retail stores fuels these programs, ensuring sustainability and community impact. As an independently run member of Goodwill Industries International, the organization is governed by a volunteer board of local leaders who guide its mission to promote independence, wellness, and workforce inclusion.
Job Description
The Direct Support Professional provides training, assistance, and support to individuals with disabilities in vocational and community settings, as well as in-home services.
Requirements
- Experience/knowledge of rehabilitation for persons with disabilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license issued in the state of Nebraska
- Ability to communicate in spoken conversation and have normal hearing
- Ability to be independently mobile and physically stamina to lift objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to respond in emergency situations and complete necessary records in a timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions using personal judgment and creative thinking