Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Specialist - BSDC

State of Nebraska•Beatrice, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC) is hiring a Developmental Disabilities Safety and Habilitation Specialist for its Acute Crisis Stabilization Reintegration Unit. The role provides residential care, custody, and monitoring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in designated homes. Specialists provide structured, therapeutic residential services for individuals with high-risk or challenging behaviors, including habilitation, security, behavior support plan implementation, mental health care, and other supports that help each individual achieve personal treatment and habilitation goals. The position is performed under general supervision. Shift and days off are determined at the time of offer. Pay is $28.140 per hour, plus a shift differential ranging from $1.00 to $1.50 depending on shift and day of the week.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adults and at least 21 years of age to work with adolescents.
Successfully complete a prescribed physical examination.
Complete a state-approved medication aide course and pass the State of Nebraska written and clinical competency exam; placement on the State of Nebraska Medication Aide Registry is required for continued employment.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to work overtime, up to and including another full shift.
Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.
Knowledge of security measures for caring for high-risk individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; care techniques for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities; human behavior and performance; developmental care skills; and methods for instructing individuals and groups.
Skills in listening, effective communication, understanding others’ reactions, and teaching others.
Ability to interpret and follow instructions; prepare reports; administer medications; make decisions and act quickly in care or safety situations; communicate with coworkers, management, and individuals served; maintain records and charts; document plans; count and record numerical and alphabetical data; and provide quality daily care.
Ability to lift, bend, push, and/or pull 50 pounds on a continuous basis to assist clients and maintain safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
Experience supporting individuals with behavioral concerns and support plans.

Responsibilities

Provide residential care, custody, and monitoring of individuals in homes designated for people with developmental disabilities.
Provide specialized residential services in a structured, therapeutic environment for individuals with high-risk or challenging behaviors.
Provide habilitation, security, mental health care, behavior support plan interventions, and other individualized supports.
Observe, report, and record individual and group behavior and activities.
Implement interventions as authorized.
Perform related work as assigned.
Carry out written treatment, training, habilitation, and behavior support plans and nursing procedures as prescribed.
Administer medications and respond quickly to situations involving individual care or safety.
Maintain individual records and charts and document treatment and training plans.
Provide daily care and observe, recognize, and report on individuals’ physical status.
Use proper lifting techniques, including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling to assist clients and maintain safety.