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Developmental Support Technicians supplement the work of qualified intellectual disabilities professionals and other professional staff in providing direct client care and support including participation in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans for clients.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-10, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 18th, 2023. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/2023/Executive_Order_2023-10. You must respond to the minimum qualifications screening question to ensure that your application moves forward. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for Developmental Support Technician 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the Desert Regional Center - Intermediate Care Facility (DRC-ICF). The incumbent will underfill the Developmental Support Technician 3 position and will advance to the next level in the series upon recommendation of the Appointing Authority, meeting the minimum qualifications and required coursework, and satisfactory performance. The incumbent's work is closely reviewed and monitored, and extensive on-the-job training is provided to ensure standards of care are met.

This is a DIRECT CARE position - must assist assigned clients with eating, bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, and other basic activities of daily living; assist in movement and walking, and perform other duties as assigned. Incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must obtain and maintain technician certification, CPR and a valid Nevada Driver's License. The incumbent will provide direct care to dually diagnosed individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and related conditions such as Autism, Seizure Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, etc., in a 24-hour residential facility. Passion working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is a requirement of this position. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: