Behavior Support Specialist- Lincoln
Required skills
- developmental disabilities
- behavioral challenges
- enhanced behavioral intervention
- driver's license
- automobile insurance
- registry and background checks
- verbal and physical intervention
- physically aggressive
- self-abusive
- web-based system
Nice to have
- related experience
- behavioral health
- CNA
- CEUs
- Registered Behavioral Technicians
Role summary
Hands of Heartland is seeking dependable and compassionate Behavioral Support Specialists in Lincoln, NE to assist individuals with developmental disabilities who may exhibit behavioral challenges. The role involves supporting personal goals, administering medications, meal preparation, assisting with daily living activities, transportation, and reinforcing therapies. Specialists must be able to use verbal and physical intervention techniques and complete web-based documentation. Preferred candidates will have at least two years of related experience or a degree/certification in behavioral health. The position offers competitive wages starting at $18/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience and education, plus benefits for full-time team members.
Hands of Heartland has been supporting people with developmental disabilities in Nebraska since 1997. We value our team members and offer highly competitive wages and benefits, including 7 paid holidays and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members.
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. Registered Behavioral Technicians welcomed to apply!
Duties and Responsibilities:
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
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 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.
Hours:
- Evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, or 2:00pm-10:00pm
- Additional Shifts: Working every other weekend is required, but hours could be day, evening, or overnight.
- Evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, or 2:00pm-10:00p
Additional Shifts: Working every other weekend is required, but hours could be day, evening, or overnight.
