Interdisciplinary Team Leader - Beatrice State Developmental Center
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:
$23.674

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010753 Interdisciplinary Team Leader - Beatrice State Developmental Center (Open)

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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human services is seeking a Interdisciplinary Team Leader to be responsible for developing, coordinating and monitoring all aspects of our active
treatment program and maintain a caseload and required documentation at the Beatrice State Developmental Center.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Interdisciplinary Team Leader to:

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of active treatment for individuals at the Beatrice State Developmental Center.
  
• Maintain a caseload and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately.
  
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance treatment planning and delivery.
  
• Assess individual needs and collaborate with team members to implement effective treatment strategies.
  
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding active treatment services.
  
• Provide guidance and support to staff in delivering quality care and services.
  
• Regularly evaluate treatment progress and make necessary adjustments to plans.
  
• Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals served.
  

This role is essential in promoting the well-being and development of individuals with disabilities through structured treatment and support.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a human service field that meets the qualifications for a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional as defined by the Regulations of Title XIX Standard 483.430 and one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.

Legal Requirements: (These qualifications are mandated by federal/state laws, statutes, and/or regulations.) Bachelor's degree from a college or university in the human services field, as defined in the Title XIX Standards 483.430(b) (5) (x) 583.430 (a) (3) (I) (ii) 483.40 (B) (i ix), which includes the:

a) Study of human behavior (e.g. psychology, sociology, speech, communication, gerontology, etc.)

b) Human skill development (e.g. education, counseling, special education, human development, etc.)

c) Humans and their cultural behavior (e.g. anthropology).

d) Any other field of study of services related to basic human care or the human condition (e.g. rehabilitation, counseling, literature, the arts, etc.), and has at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.

Knowledge of: DD treatment principles, policies and practices, instructional procedures and techniques, and the development, review, and modification of individual active treatment plans.

Ability to: Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities, evaluate and modify treatment services, develop and implement active treatment habilitative plans, effectively advocate on behalf of persons served and communicate effectively, analyze situations and promote problem solving.


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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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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