Behavior Technician Lead - YRTC-Lincoln

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • $31

About The Position

Are you searching for a rewarding job to make a difference and impact the lives of Nebraska's youth? The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Behavior Technician Lead to serve high acuity youth at the YRTC-Lincoln Facility. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services' work is dedicated to Helping People Live Better Lives. One of the many groups we serve are high-acuity youth; their needs are often significant, complex, and vary individually. DHHS is dedicated to a therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic approach to their care, and is in need of a Behavioral Technician Lead to help drive those efforts forward. This position will, under general supervision, supervise Behavioral Technicians that provide continuous intensive behavioral modification, trauma-focused interventions, residential care, security, and support of high acuity youth in Lincoln, NE. You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must possess one year coursework/training or experience in: behavioral sciences, counseling, and guidance, rehabilitation/treatment services, education, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention, criminal justice, or related area.
• And one year experience in leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.
• Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Completion of: 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) competency assessment and exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board must be completed within 120 days of hire.
• RBT renewal competency assessment and application are required on an annual basis.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to become an authorized vehicle driver for the State of Nebraska is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or Experience working with high acuity youth.
• Knowledge of: principles and techniques of supervision; principles and practices of group and family systems theory; behavioral prevention and intervention techniques; adolescent growth and development; individual counseling theory and practice; adolescent sexuality; recreational theory and practice; first aid; basic sanitation and personal hygiene; basic counseling and crisis intervention techniques.
• Skill in: organizing and prioritizing the work of oneself and those supervised; communicating to relay information to staff, management, professionals and family members/guardians; communicating with youth in a way that reinforces feelings of self-worth; listening to and understanding information received; providing learning experiences to enhance insight and growth of youth.
• Ability to: plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of staff; learn, apply and enforce agency and facility policies, rules and regulations; learn and understand social and legal issues in child welfare; learn and apply security measures; intervene in crisis situations while maintaining the safety of youth and staff; develop and maintain purposeful relationships with youth; observe, assess and document adolescent behavior; direct and assist youth in learning through group processes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and controls the work activities of assigned staff to facilitate the attainment of the units’ work goals and to ensure the consistent application of unit policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Trains staff in the principles, practices, policies, and procedures of security of the facility to maintain and/or improve efficiency and effectiveness of employees in accordance with established work performance standards.
• Administers facility rules and regulations to ensure youth movements on and off site are conducted in an acceptable, proper manner.
• Consults with other staff regarding youth with behavior problems and disciplinary actions to provide guidance and to inform agency management of actions taken and progress made and to assist in rehabilitative treatment.
• De-escalation with inclusion of behavioral modification strategies.
• Continuous and intensive interventions to encourage skill-building of life and communication skills.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED