Developmental Technician Shift Supervisor - Increased Hiring Wage!
State of Nebraska

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!

NEW STARTING WAGES - MHR $24.200 - MPR $25.410 PLUS an additional $3/HR for every hour worked. There will also be a shift differential added of $1-$1.50/HR, depending on when you work!

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
Examples of Work
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.
Qualifications / Requirements
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; possess a valid driver's license.

OTHER: 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 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.