Provide direct behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, transporting clients, and implementing behavioral and therapy plans.
Hands of Heartland is expanding our services and are looking for people who love to make a difference in people’s lives. We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dependable individuals to join our team and provide support to the individuals we support as a Behavioral Support Professional (BSS).
Location: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
What You’ll Do
As a Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS), you will work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities who may exhibit a variety of challenging behaviors. Your role is to provide support both in the home and within the community, helping individuals achieve their personal goals and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
include assisting with basic housekeeping tasks, providing transportation to appointments and community activities, promoting independence, and ensuring the health and safety of those you support. Because this position involves working in individuals' homes and representing the organization in the community, a high level of professionalism, reliability, and respect is essential at all times.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for creating a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere for the people we support
Transporting to and from day program and community outings- must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement!
Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
Supporting personal goals
Teaching daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, dishes, etc., and preparing nutritional meals based on needs and preferences
Planning Assisting with activities of daily living, such as, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
Ensuring groceries, personal care items, and other needed supplies are in stock
Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
Administering medications and other medical treatment as delegated by an HOH nurse
Maintaining knowledge of each person’s specialized needs
Ensure each individuals’ rights are protected and they are treated with dignity and respect
Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms
Keep residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy
Complete all other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record
Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
Ability to pass all registry and background checks
Must be at least 18 years old
Prefer one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities with behavioral challenges or caring for a person in a healthcare setting although no experience is necessary as we will train you!
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to handle a variety of situations and personalities
Must maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights
Ability to always project a caring and professional image
Proven skills in communication, observation, problem solving, and time management
Hours
Looking for someone to work part time hours with potential for full time hours eventually
Flexibility is needed as the shift hours will vary between 8a-7p time frame (does not mean you will be working 8a-7p daily but shifts within these hours)
Every other weekend is required
Pay & Benefits
Starting pay is $18/hour
We pay more for direct care experience and if you hold an active CNA license. CNAs earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!)
Tuition reimbursement available along with other benefits!
Apply today and join Hands of Heartland in making Nebraska a place where everyone is valued, supported, and empowered.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background checks. Experience in healthcare or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required as training is provided.
Communication
Time Management
Documentation
Medication Administration
Problem Solving
Patient Care
Observation
Crisis Intervention
Behavioral Support
Household Management
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18/hr
Location
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Support services roles in Nebraska
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