Behavior Support Specialist- Kearney

Socket.dev; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs for CNAs

Job summary

Hands of Heartland in Kearney, NE is seeking dependable Behavioral Support Specialists to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Starting pay is $20/hour with higher wages based on experience; CNAs may receive additional pay and CEUs.

Full‑time or part‑time shifts available, including days, evenings, and overnights. Positions require Enhanced Behavioral Intervention certification eligibility, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass registry and

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience or a degree/certification related to behavioral health.
• Ability to obtain Enhanced Behavioral Intervention certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to pass registry and background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support personal goals of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Administer medications and reinforce therapies.
• Plan meals and assist with daily living activities.
• Transport clients to day programs and community outings.
• Document activities using a web-based system.

Skills

Enhanced Behavioral Intervention

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

Degree/Certification in behavioral health

Job description

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.

Starting pay is $20/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:

• 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.

Shifts and Hours:

• Full‑time or part‑time hours available
• Days 7a-3p
• Evenings 3p-11p
• Overnights 11p-7a
• All shifts require working every other weekend

Full‑time or part‑time hours available
Days 7a-3p
Evenings 3p-11p
Overnights 11p-7a
All shifts require working every other weekend