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 dependable and compassionate individuals to provide job coaching to people with developmental disabilities at our Omaha and Bellevue locations.

What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of job settings to ensure they have meaningful employment. As a Job Coach you will assist individuals on the job and communicate with employers in a professional manner.

Shift and Hours: Part-time hours. Needing days, evenings, and weekend shifts. Ability to flex your schedule some is preferred as scheduling is based on the individual's needs.

Skillset Needed for the Job: 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.

Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to pass all background checks. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Experience as a Job Coach or Direct Support Professional is preferred although we will train the right person!

Pay: Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. We pay more for experience and CNA license. Incentives also available. NEW! We now offer for anyone with an active CNA license 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.