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State of Nebraska

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Developmental Disabilities Safety & Habilitation Supervisor

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/29/26
$29.05
Mid
Beatrice, NE, USA
In PersonWork-related travel transporting individuals is required.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 19 years old to work with adults and at least 21 years old to work with adolescents.
  • Applicants must have one year of experience providing direct care support to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, or experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team.
  • Incumbents must work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance and overtime up to and including entire shifts.
  • Incumbents must be able to lift, bend, push, and/or pull 50 pounds continuously to assist clients and maintain safety in the home.
  • Incumbents must successfully complete a prescribed physical examination.
  • Incumbents must complete a state-approved medication aide course, pass the state-administered written and clinical competency exam, and be listed on the State of Nebraska Medication Aide Registry as a condition of continued employment. They must maintain registry listing throughout employment.
  • Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license for work-related travel transporting individuals served.
  • Incumbents must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
  • Applicants must have knowledge of security measures for caring for high-risk individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; techniques of caring for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities; general human behavior and performance; general developmental care skills; and methods for instructing individuals and groups.
  • Applicants must be skilled in organizing and prioritizing work, listening and understanding, communicating effectively for the intended audience, interpreting others' reactions, and teaching others.
  • Applicants must be able to plan, assign, direct, and evaluate staff work; learn, apply, and enforce agency and facility policies, rules, and regulations; prepare reports; implement written treatment, training, habilitation, behavior support plans, and prescribed nursing procedures; administer medications; make decisions and act quickly in individual care or safety situations; communicate with coworkers, management, and individuals served; maintain individual records and charts; document treatment and training plans; count and record numerical and alphabetical data; provide quality daily care; observe, recognize, and report physical status; and safely lift, bend, push, and/or pull 50 pounds continuously.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee human resources functions for Developmental Disabilities Safety and Habilitation Specialists, including hiring, disciplinary actions, training, performance evaluations, and liaison with human resources representatives during disciplinary procedures.
  • Prepare bi-weekly staffing schedules for the supervised shift, ensure adequate trained staff are available to support individuals, distribute schedules according to contract requirements, and notify appropriate personnel of resource-allocation or physical-environment problems.
  • Develop vocational, volunteer, and/or recreational opportunities for individuals served in accordance with their Individual Personal Plans.
  • Lead and monitor active treatment and activity schedules, ensuring activities follow individuals' personal care plans.
  • Conduct and implement individual behavior modification and habilitation plans as written.
  • Transport individuals into the community for vocational and recreational activities or medical appointments.
  • Prepare reports and documentation, including active treatment observations, workers' compensation forms, environmental assessments, general events, fire and storm safety drills, and end-of-shift information, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team about treatment progress, intervention effectiveness, safety and habilitation concerns, staff training issues, and recommended improvements and solutions.
  • Collect and initially review evidence related to abuse or neglect allegations and prepare investigation statements for submission to the agency.
  • Administer medications and treatments, perform and/or monitor personal hygiene, and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Recognize and respond to medical, behavioral, or safety emergencies and crises; implement interventions, document actions, and notify guardians, the Administrator On-Call, Service Coordinators, and family.

About the company

Nebraska is a U.S. state that provides government services to residents and supports the state’s economy, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The state operates through agencies and programs that manage public education, infrastructure, health, safety, land use, and economic development, aiming to keep communities safe, informed, and prosperous. Its programs work by collecting taxes and fees, creating laws and regulations, and delivering services via state agencies, local governments, and partnerships with farmers, businesses, and non-profits. Nebraska differentiates itself from other states through its large agricultural sector and open land, which shape policies and programs around farming, water management, rural development, and access to markets. The goal is to sustain a stable, productive environment for residents and to support agricultural leadership and economic growth across the state.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

1867

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 budget funded 2.25% raises and 11% health insurance growth for employees.
  • DHHS says about 80% of waiver funding stayed flat or increased after July 2025.
  • A&M's four-month review can fix interRAI, reducing appeals and restoring provider confidence.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 lawsuit attacks interRAI for secret criteria and 35% service cuts.
  • July 2026 hiring freeze and 5% allotment cuts strain agencies, especially DHHS.
  • If interRAI losses continue, courts force rollback and damage Nebraska's disability program legitimacy.

What makes State of Nebraska unique

  • Nebraska's 2026 budget funded salary hikes and health insurance for core agencies.
  • The state is modernizing disability assessments with interRAI after ICAP became outdated.
  • Nebraska can move policy statewide fast, with DHHS and governor control over implementation.

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  • Paid Holidays
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