Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Supervisor (1st Shift - Sunday/Monday OFF)

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location: Beatrice, NE
Hiring Rate: $29.045

About the role

Beatrice is looking for a Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Supervisor with problem-solving and time management skills. This position is 1st shift with Sunday and Monday off.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions for DD Safety and Habilitation Specialists staff, including hiring, disciplinary actions, training, performance evaluations, and liaising with HR representatives during disciplinary procedures.
• Prepare bi-weekly staffing schedules for shift supervised. Ensure an adequate number of trained staff is available to provide quality supports and services to individuals; distribute completed schedule per contract stipulations.
• Notify appropriate personnel of problems related to resource allocation or the physical living environment to ensure their resolution.
• Develop vocational, volunteer, and/or recreational opportunities for individuals served within the guidelines of the Individual Personal Plan.
• Lead and monitor provision of active treatment and schedules of activities for individuals ensuring activities are coordinated as written in the individuals’ personal care plans.
• Conduct and implement individual behavior modification plans and habilitation plans as written.
• Transport individuals into the community for vocational and recreational activities, or medical appointments.
• Prepare various reporting documents such as active treatment observations, workers compensation forms, environmental assessments, general events, fire and storm safety drills, and end of shift information per State and federal regulations.
• Communicate with Interdisciplinary Team to report treatment progress, effectiveness of interventions, concerns with safety and habilitation, staff training issues, and recommend improvements and solutions.
• Complete initial collection and review of evidence related to abuse/neglect allegations; prepare associated investigation statements which are submitted to the agency.
• Administer medications and treatments, perform and/or monitor individual’s personal hygiene, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and standards.
• Recognize and respond to emergency/crisis situations requiring medical, behavioral, or safety interventions; immediately implement interventions, document actions taken, and notify guardians, Administrator On-Call, Service Coordinators, and family.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age to work with adults and at least 21 years of age to work with adolescents.
• One year of experience providing direct care support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities or experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance and work overtime up to and including entire shifts.
• 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.
• Successfully complete a prescribed physical examination.
• Complete a state-approved medication aide course and successfully pass a written and clinical competency exam administered by the State of Nebraska to be placed on the State of Nebraska Medication Aide Registry as a condition of continued employment. Maintain listing on the Medication Aide Registry during the course of employment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license to perform work-related travel for individuals served.

Skills

Knowledge of: security measures required in the care of high-risk individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; techniques of caring for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities; general human behavior and performance; general developmental care skills; principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups.

Skill in: organizing and prioritizing work; listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience; being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do; teaching others.

Ability to: plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of staff; learn, apply, and enforce agency and facility policies, rules, and regulations; prepare reports; carry out/implement written treatment, training, habilitation, and behavior support plans and nursing procedures as prescribed; administer medications, make decisions, and act quickly in situations involving individual care or safety; communicate with coworkers, management, and individuals served; maintain individual records and charts; document treatment/training plans; count and record numerical and alphabetical data; provide quality daily care to individuals served; observe, recognize, and report on physical status; demonstrate proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• 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