Behavior Support Specialist- Lincoln

Hands of Heartland; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hands of Heartland in Lincoln, NE is seeking a dependable Behavior Support Specialist to work with individuals with developmental disabilities who have behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes dignity, personal choice, and compassionate care.

Starting pay is $18/hour with increases based on experience and education. CNAs are welcomed, and CEUs are available to keep CNA active while in this role. Evening shifts are required with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience or a degree/certification related to behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Providing 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

Education

Degree/certification related to behavioral health

Job description

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Behavior Support Specialist- Lincoln

Area Service Director Full Time Professional Lincoln, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2030

Looking for dependable, compassionate Behavioral Support Specialists in Lincoln, NE to work individuals with developmental disabilities who have some behavioral challenges. 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 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.