Developmental Technician I (Direct Support Professional Part Time)



Job Details

Developmental Technician I (Direct Support Professional Part Time)
Employer

Nebraska State Government

Salary

$11.45 Hourly

Location

Beatrice, NE

Job Type

PERM PART TIME

Job Number

25605805

Department

Health & Human Services Department

Opening Date

05/30/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Under immediate supervision, incumbents provide direct care for individuals served with developmental disabilities related to personal hygiene such as grooming, meals and dressing. Provides behavioral training following written plans. Establishes and maintains a safe, clean working environment.

Beatrice State Developmental Center 3000 Lincoln Blvd. Beatrice NE 68310 

various part time hours 

Examples of Work

Performs fundamental developmental care related to individual personal hygiene, grooming, meals, and dressing. Conducts behavior training following written plans designed by professional staff. Initiates and maintains an active environment to provide supervision/interaction to individual during supplemental activities designed to maintain and expand individual's skills. Participates in discussions with Interdisciplinary Team members related to adjustments of medical and behavioral treatment approaches. Establishes and maintains a safe, clean working environment, e.g. cleans spills, makes beds. Records information related to the individual's activities in writing. Attends in-service training related to continued employment and skill development. Assists individual's with food preparation, food service, and laundry services including operation of an automatic dishwasher, washer and dryer, folding and storage. Insures that each individual is safe and free from harm and that needs of each individual are identified and met; monitors physical environment and takes necessary action to ensure safety, a sanitary environment and compliance with State and Federal Standards; works cooperatively with investigators in resolution of abuse/neglect cases. Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of problems related to resource allocation or the physical living environment to ensure their resolution. Recognizes emergency situations and reacts in a professional manner to provide guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude to support individuals served and staff. Transport individuals into the community on trips, leisure, or medical appointments. 

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

OTHER: Hired candidates must successfully complete Basic Support and Facilitated Learning training within six months of employment. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to effectively communicate and develop effective working relationships with staff and individuals served. Must be able to successfully utilize proper body mechanics for heavy lifting. Work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance; work overtime up to and including entire shifts. Must be able to demonstrate proper lifting, including a buddy lift, within a weight range of 50 to 200 pounds to heights of 36 inches; lift, bend, push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continual basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in: active listening, and communicating clearly with others. Ability to: effectively communicate; develop effective working relationships with staff and individuals; provide quality daily care to individuals; complete courses and competency evaluations; document treatment/training plans; count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data; observe, recognize, report on physical status; demonstrate proper lifting, including a buddy lift, within a weight range of 50 to 200 pounds to heights of 36 inches; lift, bend, push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continual basis; provide quality day care to individuals; implement written treatment/training plans with supporting written record keeping; work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance; work overtime up to and including entire shifts.




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http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/benefits.html

Employer
Nebraska State Government
Address
1526 K Street, Suite 100

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

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