Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor - BSDC - 2nd Shift

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:

$29.131

Job Posting:

JR2024-00010751 Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor - BSDC - 2nd Shift (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.

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.

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.

 

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 c