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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,434.16 to
$80,053.92
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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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.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Developmental Support Technician 4 in Las Vegas Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Desert Regional Center-Immediate Care Facility (DRC-ICF).
Under the direction of a QIDP or Residential Director, Incumbents perform supervisory duties, managing home(s) for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Incumbents must possess organizational skills to assure requirements and regulations are followed by all subordinates. Incumbents provide direct care to dual diagnosed individuals with conditions such as, Autism, Seizure Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, etc. in a 24-hour residential facility and will be required to work a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents must have and maintain technician certification, CPR and a valid State of Nevada Driver's License. Experience 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 positive work settings. We are also committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience, three of which were paraprofessional experience in a residential or community services program providing care, treatment, training and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, applicants must have attained and maintained valid certification as required by statute and regulation; OR four years of experience which included one year of experience as a Developmental Support Technician III in Nevada State service and valid certification as required by statute and regulation. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. |
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Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and be free of active tuberculosis. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. |
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This recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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