IMPORTANT NOTES:

If no closing date is listed, position remains OPEN for application.

* Plus applicable shift differential.

*** Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience OR additional salary based on experience.

CNA/Med Aide #257-91903-2; $10.12/hr*; Grand Island Veterans’ Home. On-going part-time vacancies on various shifts. Provide quality care for each member to maintain quality of life. Maintain dignity and confidentiality of members. Perform routine nursing duties in the general care of elderly members in the Veterans Home. Prepare, administer and document oral and topical medications and treatments. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and completed an approved 76-hour Nursing Assistant course. Ability to do heavy lifting on a daily basis. Ability to stoop, bend, reach overhead and walk or stand, up to 90% of the shift. Successful completion of the Medication Aide course within first year of employment. Pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.

Secretary II #254-42455R; $10.66/hr; Geneva, Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center. HOURS: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - Noon (20 hours a week). Type narrative, numerical, and/or statistical information from draft work, documents, or voice recordings to facilitate the processing or document the transactions of professional and administrative staff. Categorize and file/retrieve correspondence, records, reports, and other items within files arranged in alphabetical, numerical, and chronological order. Complete timely and accurate data entry on the N-Focus system and juvenile data base tracking system. REQUIREMENTS: Prefer vocational/technical diploma in office-related area. General office experience and experience in dealing with the public preferred.

Youth Security Specialist I #254-43301-2; $11.15/hr; Kearney, Youth Rehabilitation Treatment. HOURS: 20 hours/week. Schedule to be worked: 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. with rotating days off. Includes some weekends & holidays. Supervise juvenile male youths in a treatment setting. Monitor and log youth behavior. Manage and enforce rules and regulations to include sanitation and personal hygiene. Respond to emergency situations. Follow directives. May transport youths to off campus locations. REQUIREMENTS: Prefer degree or post high school education/training in a human service area such as criminal justice, social work, counseling and guidance, human development, psychology, mental health, social behavior science or related area. Experience working with adolescent youths preferred. Experience with crisis management or deescalating aggressive behavior; experience working with a team; and Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred. Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation. CLOSING DATE: 2/8/10.

Youth Security Specialist I #254-42421-1; $11.15/hr; Geneva, Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center. HOURS: 30 hours per week; 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Observe and record behaviors/progress of residents in the daily log during the overnight shift. Monitors safety and security of youths. Distribute medications as prescribed and administers first aid and CPR as required. Respond to crisis situations and de-escalates youths as needed. May transport youths off campus. REQUIREMENTS: Prefer post high school education in social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development, psychology, mental health, social/behavioral science or related areas OR two or more years experience in mental health treatment or youth services. Ability to work in moderate to high stress. Work will require physical stamina/strength, standing, walking, and occasional lifting; safety/security in all cottages during overnight shift. Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

CNA/Med Aide #257-13502-4; $12.58/hr; Bellevue Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home. PRN Pool on-call; temporary, part-time. The Department of Health and Human Services is actively seeking temporary CNA/CMA's as Staff Care Technicians to add to our caring staff assisting our military heroes/veterans, who reside in the beautiful Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home. Provide quality care to members to maintain quality of life and ensure privacy and dignity. Prepare, administer and documents oral and topical medications and treatments. Completes essential documentation. Communicates observations concerning member's signification health needs to Charge Nurse. Ensure sanitation, infection control and safety practices. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and complete an approved 76-hour Nursing Assistant course. Ability to do heavy lifting on a daily basis. Ability to stoop, bend, reach overhead and walk or stand, up to 90% of the shift. Successful completion of Medication Aide course within first year of employment. Pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.

Youth Security Specialist II #254-42432-1; $12.89/hr; Geneva, Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center. HOURS: 30 hrs/week. Provide supervision and general youth care. Monitor safety and security of youths. Will be responsible to provide safety and security to the living unit across the YRTC-Geneva campus. Provide assistance in living units while co-workers take breaks. Distribute medications as prescribed and administers first aid and CPR as required. Respond to crisis situations and de-escalate youths as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Prefer post high school education in social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development, psychology, mental health, social/behavioral science or related areas OR two or more years experience in mental health treatment or youth services. Ability to work in moderate to high stress required. Work will include physical stamina/strength, standing, walking, and occasional lifting. Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Nurse Supervisor #257-18096-1; $20.40/hr ***; Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Veterans' Home. HOURS: 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., every other weekend off. Responsible for assessment and direct care through rounds, meet with members and families; member evaluations, prepare referrals and reporting; direct supervision of team, prepare schedules, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and commendations. Administer treatments and medications per policies. May assist in facility education program and serve on assigned committees and special projects. REQUIREMENTS: RN in Nebraska required. Skill in member care and assessments; supervising professional and paraprofessional staff, ability to maintain effective departmental and interdepartmental working relationships, ability to effectively and positively problem solve. Knowledge of nursing care standards, practices, and specialized procedures used in the geriatric client; VA and Health Department regulations for maintaining licensure preferred. Must have demonstrated dependability and satisfactory performance to include positive working relationships in a team setting at all times.