Developmental Technician - BSDC at State of Nebraska in Beatrice, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Beatrice, NE



Hiring Rate:

$18.785



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010752 Developmental Technician - BSDC (Evergreen) (Open)



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Job Description:

Close to Heart -- Close to Home; that is Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC); providing care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Beatrice State Developmental Center is looking for dedicated Teammates who want to "Help People Live Better Lives" as a Developmental Technician.


Under general supervision, Developmental Technicians:
•Provide care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a facility setting.
•Train skills, abilities and behaviors according to individuals' written plans.
•Work collaboratively with teammates to ensure individuals' needs are met.
•Maintain a safe and clean working environment.



Job Duties:



As a Developmental Technician you will:

• Assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with day-to-day supports.
  
  


• Perform and/or monitor individual's personal hygiene care such as toileting, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  
  


• Maintain an active environment to expand individuals' skills.
  
  


• Follow individualized written plans for behavioral training.
  
  


• Document information related to individual activities, supports, adverse reactions, etc.
  
  


• Administer medication and treatment to individuals.
  
  


• Participate in discussions with interdisciplinary team members about how to best support individuals.
  
  


• Monitor physical environment and take necessary action to ensure safety, sanitary environment and compliance with State and Federal Standards.
  
  


• Recognize emergencies and take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.
  
  


• Accompany individuals into the community on trips, leisure, or medical appointments.
  
  


• Successfully complete all training and certification requirements and become certified on the Nebraska Medication Aide Registry.
  
  

Wages:



Developmental Technician I (Part Time/On-Call) - $15.422/hour


Developmental Technician II (Full Time) - $18.785/hour, plus an additional $3/hour for every hour worked & shift differential!


Shift and days off will be determined at time of offer!



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications:



Development Technician I/II:Must be at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid driver's license.



Other:



Developmental Technician II:

• Incumbents are required to work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance and work overtime up to and including entire shifts.
  
  


• These positions are subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
  
  


• Incumbents must complete a state approved medication aide course and successfully pass a written and clinical competency exam administered by the State of Nebraska and be placed on the State of Nebraska Medication Aide Registry as a condition of continued employment
  
  

Developmental Technician I/II:

• Positions classified to this class may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and blood and airborne pathogens such as TB, HIV and Hepatitis.
  
  


• Incumbents are required to have the ability to lift, bend, push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continuous basis to assist clients in meeting their needs and maintaining safety within the home.
  
  

Knowledge of: general developmental care skills; preparing and maintaining individual's records and charts; Nebraska Medication Aide registration requirements. Skill in: active listening, and communicating clearly with others.



Ability to: 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 lbs. to heights of 36 inches; lift, bend, push and/or pull 50 pounds on a continuous basis; provide quality day care to individuals; implement written treatment/training plans with supporting written record keeping; administer medications; problem solve; work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance; work overtime up to and including entire shifts.


Please reach out to Kayla Stege to learn more about open positions as it may vary. Kayla can be reached at kayla.s.stege@nebrasksa.gov or 402-875-1555 (call or text).






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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