Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Supervisor - 1st Shift - Tuesday/Wednesday OFF

State of Nebraska • Beatrice, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Supervisor oversees staff and supports for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The role includes supervising employees, preparing staffing schedules, coordinating individual activities and habilitation plans, transporting individuals, documenting care and incidents, communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team, and responding to emergencies. The supervisor also administers medications and treatments, supports personal hygiene, and maintains a safe environment while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and standards.

The position is based in Beatrice, Nebraska, and is listed for the first shift, with Tuesday and Wednesday off. The hiring rate is $29.045. Employees must work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance and be available for overtime up to and including entire shifts. The role requires regular physical effort, including lifting, bending, pushing, and/or pulling 50 pounds continuously to support individuals and maintain safety.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age to work with adults and at least 21 years of age to work with adolescents.
• One year of experience providing direct care support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities or experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance and work overtime up to and including entire shifts.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and/or pull 50 pounds on a continuous basis to assist clients and maintain safety.
• Successfully complete a prescribed physical examination.
• Complete a state-approved medication aide course, pass the State of Nebraska written and clinical competency examination, and be placed on and maintain listing on the State of Nebraska Medication Aide Registry as a condition of continued employment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license for work-related travel with individuals served.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend effectively.
• Knowledge of security measures for caring for high-risk individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; techniques for caring for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities; general human behavior and performance; general developmental care skills; and principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, listening and understanding, communicating effectively for the intended audience, recognizing others’ reactions and understanding their causes, and teaching others.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, and evaluate staff work; learn, apply, and enforce agency and facility policies, rules, and regulations; prepare reports; implement prescribed written treatment, training, habilitation, behavior-support, and nursing plans or procedures; administer medications; make decisions and act quickly in situations involving individual care or safety; communicate with coworkers, management, and individuals served; maintain records and charts; document treatment and training plans; count and record numerical and alphabetical data; provide quality daily care; observe, recognize, and report physical status; and demonstrate required lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee human resources functions for DD Safety and Habilitation Specialists, including hiring, disciplinary actions, training, performance evaluations, and coordination with HR representatives during disciplinary procedures.
• Prepare bi-weekly staffing schedules for the supervised shift, ensure adequate trained staffing, distribute completed schedules according to contract stipulations, and notify appropriate personnel of resource-allocation or physical-environment problems.
• Develop vocational, volunteer, and/or recreational opportunities within the guidelines of individuals’ Individual Personal Plans.
• Lead and monitor active treatment and activity schedules, ensuring activities are coordinated with individuals’ personal care plans.
• Conduct and implement individual behavior modification and habilitation plans as written.
• Transport individuals into the community for vocational and recreational activities or medical appointments.
• Prepare required reports and documents, including active-treatment observations, workers’ compensation forms, environmental assessments, general-event reports, fire and storm safety drills, and end-of-shift information.
• Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team about treatment progress, intervention effectiveness, safety and habilitation concerns, staff training issues, and recommended improvements or solutions.
• Collect and review initial evidence related to abuse or neglect allegations and prepare associated investigation statements for submission to the agency.
• Administer medications and treatments, perform and/or monitor personal hygiene, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and standards.
• Recognize and respond to medical, behavioral, or safety emergencies and crises; implement interventions, document actions, and notify guardians, the Administrator On-Call, Service Coordinators, and family.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• 156% match of the first 4.8% contribution to the retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals and benefits
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Stable employment opportunity
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed