Behavioral Support Specialist
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Omaha Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$18.261

Classification Salary Range:
$18.26 - $26.92

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005924 Behavioral Support Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-09-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has an exciting opportunity for a Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) to join our team and provide on-site visits and observations of staff and people receiving Developmental Disability services to ensure that the services provided meet the person's needs and funding level. The BSS provides support to agencies providers through trainings that lead to decreases in the person's unwanted behaviors and an increase in their skills toward further independence. The BSS also provides supports to the Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Complex Care Coordinator, and Administrator of the CST.

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!

As a member of the Clinical Support Team (CST) the Behavior Support will:

• Assists Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in completing functional assessment/analysis, identifying and prioritizing strengths and needs, developing and implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSP), and determining the effectiveness of the behavior support plan as part of the overall habilitation/treatment plan.
• Provides direction, models, trains, advises, and coaches direct support staff on implementation of BSPs.
• Observes work of direct support staff to evaluate performance for treatment fidelity, and to recommend changes that strengthen interactions.
• Instructs, models, and coaches direct support staff on best methods of implementing BSPs.
• Interacts daily to exchange information through oral and written communication with people served, direct support staff and other program staff, administration and external entities.
• Calculates and analyzes collected behavioral data and assists BCBA in interpretation of graphs and monthly progress notes for behavior plan modification.
• Reviews Exception Requests from providers for additional funding to determine if the documentation and data support the need for approval.
• May be required to do off site visits/observations outside of normal work hours.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as psychology, sociology, special education, counseling, human development, education or speech communication or closely related field AND experience with behavior support plans and habilitation programs for persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience/knowledge working with individuals with DD/ID. Experience implementing behavior support plans and safety plans.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Proficient in understanding and addressing developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and associated behavioral disorders, with expertise in behavioral intervention, active treatment, and Applied Behavior Analysis. Skilled in coaching, problem-solving, and communication. Capable of training staff, adhering to standards and regulations, collaborating with various stakeholders, managing crises, and analyzing assessment data to develop and monitor behavior support plans.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and associated behavioral disorders.
• Proficient in behavioral intervention, active treatment, and Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
• Skilled in coaching, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to train staff, adhere to standards, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Capable of managing crises, analyzing assessment data, and developing behavior support plans.
• Proficient in arithmetic calculations, document analysis, and implementing behavioral intervention techniques.
• Able to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and adapt to guidance from BCBAs.
• Experience in preventive and proactive interventions and multi-modal functional behavior approaches.

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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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