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Behavior Support Specialist- Lincoln

Hands of Heartland·Lincoln, Nebraska

$17/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including assisting with daily living activities and administering medications. Responsibilities also include reinforcing various therapies and maintaining detailed documentation in a web-based system.

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 $17.00/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.

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Wages
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for CNAs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$17/hr
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Hands of Heartland

Hands of Heartland provides services to people with developmental disabilities throughout Nebraska. We offer opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to experience and enjoy life, to connect and engage with their communities.

Salary listed on 17 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Nebraska behavioral health roles stay competitive

Behavioral health roles in Nebraska are often competitive because employers typically seek candidates with a master’s degree, an active, unrestricted LIMHP license, and experience using EHR systems such as Athena RMS. This category can draw steady demand from clinics, hospitals, and community providers, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight post-master’s behavioral health experience in your resume.

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