Human Services Treatment Specialist

The work we do matters. Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Norfolk Job Posting, Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) 24/7 - Norfolk Hiring Rate: $19.631 Classification Salary Range: $19.63 - $28.94 Job Posting: JR4631 Human Services Treatment Specialist- Norfolk Regional Center (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Who we are: The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment for individuals. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses. Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training. We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety. We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans. We are looking for someone to be part of our team as a Human Services Treatment Specialist. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team working with adult patients with mental illness, including those that have sexually offended at the Norfolk Regional Center. Please contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner for DHHS, at if you have any questions or want more information about the available career opportunities. We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans. What we can offer you: Stable Employment Opportunity Career Development and Learning Tuition Reimbursement 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan 13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Accruals and benefits Opportunity to be part of a caring organization Opportunity to make a difference Respect as a valued team member "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." The Human Service Treatment Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) plays a pivotal role in the delivery of services at NRC, focusing on providing essential skills training groups to adult male sex offenders. These groups aim to facilitate behavioral change by addressing key areas such as anger management, emotion regulation, problem-solving, and fostering healthy relationships. Additionally, the HSTS II serves as a treatment plan coordinator for a caseload of eight to ten patients, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team and individual patients to devise comprehensive treatment plans and monitor progress. Key Responsibilities: Develop and facilitate psycho-educational skills training groups for adult male sex offenders, focusing on areas such as anger management, emotion management, problem-solving, and healthy relationship development. Serve as the treatment plan coordinator for a caseload of eight to ten patients, working closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team and patients to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Prepare and maintain the treatment planning schedule for the multidisciplinary treatment team, ensuring timely completion of all treatment plans. Conduct chart reviews to gather pertinent data on patient behavior, contributing to the evaluation of patient functioning and informing treatment strategies. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a human services field, such as psychology, sociology, special education, counseling, human development, education or speech communication AND experience working with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and/or mental illness AND experience developing training, treatment or habilitation programs. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in the treatment of patients. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: applicable state, federal and Medicaid standards, policies and procedures; developmental disability and/or mental health service delivery systems; the aspects of intellectual or other developmental disabilities and/or mental illness and their associated behaviors; emotional/behavioral disorders; the principles and practices of active treatment concepts; modern behavior modification principles and practices; behavioral intervention/management principles, processes and/or procedures; behavioral assessment techniques; individual rights and needs; principles and methods for curriculum and training design; problem solving and planning techniques; research design and statistics; quality improvement principles. Skill in: fostering and maintaining interpersonal relationships; problem solving; time management and organization of work; crisis intervention; communicating information so others will understand; listening to and understanding information received from others; performing follow-up activities; coaching and training staff and clients served; facilitating meetings. Ability to: utilize effective intervention techniques and procedures; analyze situations and realize the impact of decisions; work independently with minimal supervision; participate on an interdisciplinary team; monitor individual progress on assigned interventions; communicate effectively with staff members, community partners, family members, guardians and persons served; gather and analyze assessment information such as environmental, psychological, psychiatric and social; write and complete reports; develop habilitation/treatment plans using effective treatment strategies; create and deliver preventive and proactive interventions; foster and maintain working relationships with community partners, parents, guardians and/or family of individuals served; learn and implement a multi-modal functional approach 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. For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: 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. Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.