Hands of Heartland·Norfolk, Nebraska
Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. Assist with daily living activities and help individuals develop skills to lead meaningful lives.
At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.
Hands of Heartland is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team and provide support to the individuals we support as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver in Norfolk, NE.
Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to ensure they have a meaningful life. As a DSP you will assist individuals with day to day living activities and developing skills in a home environment and in community settings.
Full-time hours available.
Days and Evenings available with every other weekend required.
We are also in need of PRN weekends.
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Understand the importance of documentation.
Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.
Must be at least18 years old. Must be able to pass all background checks. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Must be willing to drive to neighboring communities. Experience not required – we will train you!
Pay range is $16.50 to $18 an hour. We pay more for experience and if you have a CNA license. Incentives also available. NEW! We now offer for CNAs to earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!).
If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you about working at Hands of Heartland. Apply today to start a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on your community.
Days 7a-3p Evenings 3p-11p Every other weekend required
Market context
Direct Support Professional jobs in Nebraska are typically driven by ongoing demand for staff who can support daily living, safety, and community participation. This role is competitive because employers often value reliability, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to pass background checks, while training can make it accessible to candidates without prior experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and if you have a CNA license, highlight it when applying.
