Full-Time Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Hands Of Heartland Inc; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Job summary

Hands Of Heartland Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking dependable direct support professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $23.00 hourly with full-time benefits and tuition assistance.

Preferred candidates have at least two years of related experience or a degree/certification in behavioral health, plus a valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 75 pounds when needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of related behavioral experience preferred.
• Degree or certification related to behavioral health preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass registry and background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Ability to use verbal and physical intervention in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Support personal goals for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Administer medications.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Transport to and from day program and community outings.
• Reinforce therapies including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy.
• Ensure all needs are addressed with dignity and personal choice.
• Complete and maintain required documentation on a web-based system.

Skills

Background checks

Behavioral health experience

Driver's license

Intervention and de-escalation

Physical lifting capacity

Education

Behavioral health degree/certification

Minimum age 18

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

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Full Time Professional Omaha, NE, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1946

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Looking for dependable, compassionate direct support professionals to work with an individual with a developmental disability who has 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 6 paid holidays and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members. We are hiring for all shifts and pay more based on experience and education.

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

Qualifications:

- Ability to be certified in enhanced behavioral intervention

- Two years of related behavioral experience preferred

- Degree/certification related to behavioral health preferred

- Valid driver's license

- Must be at least 18 years of age

- 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