Behavior Support Specialist- Lincoln
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About the job
Looking for dependable, compassionate Behavioral Support Specialists to work individuals with developmental disabilities who have some behavioral challenges. Preferred applicants will 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 7 paid holidays and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members.
Starting pay is $18/hour. We pay more based on experience and education. We also pay more for current CNAs and offer CEUs to keep CNA active while working as a BSS.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
- Supporting personal goals
- Administering medications
- Planning and preparing meals
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Transporting to and from day program and community outings
- Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
- Ensuring all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
- Completing and maintaining required documentation on a web-based system
Requirements and Qualifications
- Ability to be certified in enhanced behavioral intervention
- Valid driver's license
- Current automobile insurance
- Ability to pass registry and background checks
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed
- Ability 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-abusive
- Two years of related experience or a degree/certification related to behavioral health preferred.
Hours
- Evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, or 2:00pm-10:00pm
- Additional Shifts: Working every other weekend is required, but hours could be day, evening, or overnight.
- Evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, or 2:00pm-10:00p
From Hands of Heartland's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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