Behavior Support Specialist

Direct Support ProfessionalLooking for dependable, compassionate direct support professionals to work with an individual with a developmental disability who has some behavioral challenges. Qualified applicants should 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 highly competitive wages and benefits, including seven paid holidays and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members. We are hiring for all shifts and pay more based on experience and education.Duties and Responsibilities:Supporting personal goalsAdministering medicationsPlanning and preparing mealsAssisting with activities of daily livingTransporting to and from day program and community outingsReinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapyEnsuring all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choiceCompleting and maintaining required documentation on a web-based systemQualifications:Ability to be certified in enhanced behavioral interventionValid driver's licenseCurrent automobile insuranceAbility to pass registry and background checksAbility to lift up to 75 pounds as neededAbility 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-abusivePrefer at least two years of related experience or a degree/certification related to behavioral health.