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Developmental Services of Nebraska Inc. helps persons, both children and
adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness and behavioral
challenges, gain skills, knowledge and experience to increasingly use and
benefit from the resources and settings available to all citizens in our
community.
To fulfill it’s mission, the agency relies on seven principles:
- Every person has value.
- Every person will be treated with dignity and respect.
- Every person is capable of growth and learning through community experiences.
- Every person will experience life in the most natural and normal of settings.
- Every person has the right to be the primary decision maker in his/her life and carries the responsibility for the direction it takes.
- Every person is protected by full weight of the U.S. Constitution and it’s Amendments.
- Every person will be considered for participation in the program without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, creed, handicap, age, sex, or sexual orientation.
DSN service provision includes:
- Adult Residences
- Residences for adolescents
- Two Enhanced Treatment Group Homes for youth
- Two Vocational Training Centers
- Outpatient therapeutic services for individuals and their families
- Short term care at a semi-secure facility for high behavioral needs individuals
The services offered at each facility differ according to the needs of
those served at that location.
We at DSN believe that on-going staff training is a key element in the success of those in services. During their initial three months of employment, all Youth Care Specialists (YCS), Habilitation Specialists (HS) and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are required to attend extensive training. Additionally, between 15 and 24 hours of on-going staff development training is provided annually to each staff member to enhance and refresh job skills.
DSN has the following employment opportunities:
- Direct care in Child Caring Agencies
- Direct care in Centers for Developmentally Disabled
- Direct care in Enhanced Treatment Group Homes
- Direct care in our Community Program for Advanced Supports (COMPAS)
- Vocational Mentoring in our Vocational Training Center
- Residential Managers
We offer many opportunities for personal and professional growth, health, dental, and life insurance, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, paid vacations and holidays, 401K retirement plan, and a variety of schedules.
Come be a part of a winning team!
Applications are available online at www.dsnonline.org. Visit www.dsncareers.com for more information on available positions. Apply in person at 201 SW 25th Street, Lincoln, NE 68522 or call (402) 325-8555 ext 113. Resumes are appreciated, but will not be substituted for an application. EEO/AA/ADA
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