Behavior Support Specialist- Kearney

Looking for dependable, compassionate Behavioral Support Specialists to work individuals with developmental disabilities who have some behavioral challenges in Kearney, NE. Preferred applicants will have at least two years of related experience, or a degree/certification related to behavioral health.

Hands of Heartland has been supporting people with developmental disabilities in Nebraska since 1997. We value our team members and offer competitive wages and benefits, including 7 paid holidays and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members.

Starting pay is $18/hour. We pay more based on experience and education. We also pay more for current CNAs and offer CEUs to keep CNA active while working as a BSS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
• Supporting personal goals
• Administering medications
• Planning and preparing meals
• Assisting with activities of daily living
• Transporting to and from day program and community outings
• Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
• Ensuring all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
• Completing and maintaining required documentation on a web-based system

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Ability to be certified in enhanced behavioral intervention
• Valid driver's license
• Current automobile insurance
• Ability to pass registry and background checks
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed
• Ability to use verbal and physical intervention to redirect and/or to complete an emergency safety intervention with a person who is physically aggressive or self-abusive
• Two years of related experience or a degree/certification related to behavioral health preferred.

Shifts and Hours:

• Full-time or part-time hours available
• Days 7a-3p
• Evenings 3p-11p
• Overnights 11p-7a
• All shifts require working every other weekend