Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Specialist - BSDC (3rd Shift Only)
Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Specialist - BSDC (3rd Shift Only)
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Job Description
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
Developmental Disabilities Safety and Habilitation Specialists earn $26.520/hour plus shift differential with excellent benefits that include health insurance retirement and paid leave. In addition many of our jobs are eligible for student loan forgiveness.
At this time we only have 3rd shift (10:45pm-6:45am) available.
Job duties:
Under general supervision:
Provide residential care custody and monitoring of individuals in homes designated for the developmentally disabled.
Incumbents provide specialized residential services designed to provide a structured therapeutic environment for individuals with high risk challenging behaviors.
These specialized services include habilitation security treatment of behaviors through behavior support plans mental health care and other supports necessary for each individual to realize their personal goals related to treatment and habilitation.
They observe report and record individual/group behavior and activities and implement interventions as authorized; performs related work as assigned.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adults; be at least 21 years of age to work with adolescents.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with DD/ID individuals. Experience supporting individuals with behavioral concerns and support plans.
This position requires proficiency in English including the ability to read write speak and comprehend the language effectively.
Other: Must successfully complete a prescribed physical examination. Incumbents must complete a state approved medication aide course and successfully pass a written and clinical competency exam administered by the State of Nebraska and be placed on the State of Nebraska Medication Aide Registry as a condition of continued employment. Valid drivers license. Ability to work overtime up to and including another full shift.
Knowledge of: security measures required in the care of high risk individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; techniques of caring for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities; general human behavior and performance; general developmental care skills; principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups. Skill in: listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience; being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do; teaching others.
Ability to: interpret and follow instructions; prepare reports; carry out/implement written treatment training habilitation and behavior support plans and nursing procedures as prescribed; administer medications make decisions and act quickly in situations involving individual care or safety; communicate with co-workers management and individuals served; maintain individual records and charts; document treatment/training plans; count and record numerical and alphabetical data; provide quality daily care to individuals served; observe recognize and report on physical status; demonstrate proper lifting including lift bend push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continuous basis to assist clients in meeting their needs and maintaining safety within the home.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
