Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age, have one year of experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities or experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team; possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities AND experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team.
Other: Must have a valid driver’s license. Incumbents are expected to complete Basic Support class within 120 days and facility training requirements within 6 months of employment. Incumbents must also maintain listing on the Medication Aide Registry during the course of employment. 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 continually. This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of: general care skills; Nebraska Medication Aide registration requirements; interaction concepts and instructional techniques; problem solving techniques; methods of personnel evaluation; developmental disabilities and/or mental illness and their associated behaviors; facility rules and regulations; policies and procedures regarding the care and treatment of residents; person centered care planning.
Skill in: meeting deadlines; performing accurate, objective observations of ongoing activities; responding positively to constructive guidance; communication.
Ability to: work under the direction of the Home Manager to prioritize tasks and assign responsibility; respond to individual/staff needs in a timely fashion; interpret policies/procedures for staff; schedule staff resources; 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 continual basis work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance; work overtime up to and including entire shifts.