About This Position
Looking for dependable, compassionate Behavioral Support Specialists to work individuals with developmental disabilities who have some behavioral challenges in Kearney, NE. Preferred applicants will have at least two years of related experience, or a degree/certification related to behavioral health.
Hands of Heartland has been supporting people with developmental disabilities in Nebraska since 1997. We value our team members and offer competitive wages and benefits, including 7 paid holidays and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members.
Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
Supporting personal goals
Administering medications
Planning and preparing meals
Assisting with activities of daily living
Transporting to and from day program and community outings
Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
Ensuring all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
Completing and maintaining required documentation on a web-based system
Ability to be certified in enhanced behavioral intervention
Valid driver's license
Current automobile insurance
Ability to pass registry and background checks
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed
Ability to use verbal and physical intervention to redirect and/or to complete an emergency safety intervention with a person who is physically aggressive or self-abusive
Two years of related experience or a degree/certification related to behavioral health preferred.
Full-time or part-time hours available
Days 7a-3p
Evenings 3p-11p
Overnights 11p-7a
All shifts require working every other weekend
Starting pay is $18/hour. We pay more based on experience and education. We also pay more for current CNAs and offer CEUs to keep CNA active while working as a BSS.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements and Qualifications:
Shifts and Hours:
Experience
Emergency response in crisis intervention, Driver's License, Behavioral support plan implementation
Benefits
Paid holidays, Tuition reimbursement
