Behavior Technician Supervisor
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$30.661

Classification Salary Range:
$30.66 - $46.18

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005527 Behavior Technician Supervisor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-26-2024

Job Description:
YRTC Lincoln is looking for a Behavioral Technician Supervisor. An ideal candidate has experience as a leader in a facility environment and working with youth.

Supervises subordinate Behavior Technician's, Programming Coordinator and Behavior Technician Leads. Performs advanced professional counseling. Assists in continuous intensive behavioral modification, trauma-focused interventions, coordinating continuing programs for high acuity youth housed in at Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center - Lincoln. Receives minimal Supervision through meetings and reports with the immediate supervisor; performs related work as assigned.

Examples of work include, but are not limit to:

• Direct care for youth with high acuity using trauma-focused interventions
• De-escalation with inclusion of behavioral modification strategies
• Direct implementation of continuous & intensive treatment plans using positive reinforcement strategies

• Plan, assign, direct & evaluates the work of direct care staff including recommending personnel action related to selection, promotions, disciplinary procedures, performance, grievance dispositions and work assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of work.
• Trains staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules and regulations to improve and maintain job performance levels of employees. Ensures all required staff training is complete.
• Reviews assessments and treatment plans prepared by Behavior Technicians and Behavior Technician Leads to ensure appropriate services are identified for utilization.
• Oversees high acuity youth treatment services including assessment, classification, coordination and evaluation of available resources.
• Communicates with parents, legal professionals, Juvenile Service Officers and other social and state agencies.
• Reviews organization functions and recommends to the immediate supervisor more effective methods and programs.
• Promotes community understanding and acceptance of community-based programs through personal contact with business and community.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education. Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, or a related field AND two years' related experience, such as providing patient or youth care, or rehabilitation/treatment services in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Completion of: 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) competency assessment and exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board must be completed within 120 days of hire. RBT renewal competency assessment and application is required on an annual basis. A valid driver's license and ability to become an authorized vehicle driver for the State of Nebraska is also required

Preferred Qualifications: Significant experience in a facility environment working with youth.

Other: Drivers License required

Employees in this class may be required to work rotating shifts. State agencies are responsible to evaluate each of their positions to determine their individual overtime eligibility status as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of supervision; the principles and practices of treatment and guidance of rehabilitating delinquent youth; crisis intervention techniques and procedures; good counseling techniques as they relate to facility treatment modality; human behavior, attitudes and motivation; agency and facility policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Ability to: manage human resources; coordinate assignments and workloads; plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; communicate effectively both in writing and orally with a wide range of persons, including youth, staff, peers, administrators, parents and other professionals; exercise maturity, objectivity and sound judgment; operate within established policies and procedures; observe and understand human behavior.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

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


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.

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