Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor - BSDC
Nebraska StateAbout the role
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
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.
2nd and 3rd Shift Opportunities Available!
Job Duties:
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:
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.
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 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
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