State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:

$29.786

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017499 Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor - BSDC (2nd and 3rd Shift Only) (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

Do you have experience leading, monitoring or supervising a team? Or maybe you have experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities? Beatrice is looking for a Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor with problem solving and time management skills. Join #TeamDHHS today!

Look at what DHHS we can offer you!

• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

Under general supervision, the Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor will provide direct supervision, support, coaching and mentoring to Developmental Technician I and II's on assigned shifts.

• Serve as a role model to Developmental Technicians by modeling appropriate individual interaction and the provision of active treatment.
• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of problems related to resource allocation or the physical living environment to ensure their resolution.
• Provide direct care services, behavioral training, housekeeping and laundry services related to the needs of developmentally disabled individuals. Perform related work as assigned.
• Ensures each individual’s developmental and physical needs are met through active treatment as described in the Individual Personal Plan (IPP); ensures that human and legal rights of the individual are protected.
• Leads and monitors provision of active treatment and schedules of activities for individuals insuring that services are coordinated as indicated in the individuals’ personal care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments, performs and/or monitors individual’s personal hygiene and establishes and maintains a safe working environment.
• Performs personnel functions for assigned Developmental Technician staff including participating in hiring, assigning/recommending/issuing disciplinary actions including suspensions and terminations, providing on-the-job training and regular performance feedback and preparing, evaluating and conducting performance evaluations; provides comprehensive information to Human Resources representatives during the formal discipline process.
• Participates in completing bi-weekly staffing schedules for shift supervised. Ensures that an adequate and appropriate number of trained staff are available to provide quality supports and services to individuals; distributes completed schedule per contract stipulations.
• Transport individuals into the community on trips, leisure, or medical appointments.

Current available shifts are the following:

2nd Shift Hours: 2:00pm-10:30pm

3rd Shift Hours: 10:15pm-6:15am

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age, one year experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities or experience leading, monitoring or supervising a team; possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications: one year experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities AND experience leading, monitoring or supervising a team.

Other: Must have a valid drivers license. Incumbents are expected to successfully complete Basic Support class within 120 days and facility training requirements within 6 months of employment. Incumbents must also maintain listing on the Medication Aide Registry during the course of employment. Demonstrate proper lifting, including a buddy lift, within a weight range of 50 to 200 lbs to heights of 36 inches; lift, bend, push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continual basis.

This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of: general care skills; Nebraska Medication Aide registration requirements; interaction concepts and instructional techniques; problem solving techniques; methods of personnel evaluation; developmental disabilities and/or mental illness and their associated behaviors; facility rules and regulations; policies and procedures regarding the care and treatment of residents; person centered care planning.

Skill in: meeting deadlines; performing accurate, objective observations of ongoing activities; responding positively to constructive guidance; communication.

Ability to: work under the direction of the Home Manager to prioritize tasks and assign responsibility; respond to individual/staff needs in a timely fashion; interpret policies/procedures for staff; schedule staff resources; demonstrate proper lifting, including a buddy lift, within a weight range of 50 to 200 lbs to heights of 36 inches; lift, bend, push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continual basis work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance; work overtime up to and including entire shifts.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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