Behavior Technician Lead - YRTC-Lincoln
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services -
Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $30.679 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024455 Behavior Technician Lead - YRTC-Lincoln (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is
posted as open until closed): 04-01-2026 Job Description: Are you
searching for a rewarding job to make a difference and impact the
lives of Nebraska's youth? The State of Nebraska, Department of
Health and Human Services is seeking a Behavior Technician Lead to
serve high acuity youth at the YRTC-Lincoln Facility. The Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services' work is dedicated to
Helping People Live Better Lives. One of the many groups we serve
are high-acuity youth; their needs are often significant, complex,
and vary individually. DHHS is dedicated to a therapeutic,
rehabilitative, and holistic approach to their care, and is in need
of a Behavioral Technician Lead to help drive those efforts
forward. This position will, under general supervision, supervise
Behavioral Technicians that provide continuous intensive behavioral
modification, trauma-focused interventions, residential care,
security, and support of high acuity youth in Lincoln, NE. You have
the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference
for Nebraskans! JOB DUTIES: Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs,
and controls the work activities of assigned staff to facilitate
the attainment of the units’ work goals and to ensure the
consistent application of unit policies, procedures and guidelines.
Trains staff in the principles, practices, policies, and procedures
of security of the facility to maintain and/or improve efficiency
and effectiveness of employees in accordance with established work
performance standards. Administers facility rules and regulations
to ensure youth movements on and off site are conducted in an
acceptable, proper manner. Consults with other staff regarding
youth with behavior problems and disciplinary actions to provide
guidance and to inform agency management of actions taken and
progress made and to assist in rehabilitative treatment.
De-escalation with inclusion of behavioral modification strategies.
Continuous and intensive interventions to encourage skill-building
of life and communication skills. Hiring rate of position is
$30.679 A 5% increase in pay is contingent upon successful
completion of probation. We are hiring for 2nd shift-
Wednesday/Thursday days off Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum
Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high
school diploma or equivalent education. Must possess one year
coursework/training or experience in: behavioral sciences,
counseling, and guidance, rehabilitation/treatment services,
education, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention, criminal
justice, or related area. And one year experience in leading,
coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.
Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year
basis. Completion of: 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician
(RBT) training; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) competency
assessment and exam administered by the Behavior Analyst
Certification Board must be completed within 120 days of hire. RBT
renewal competency assessment and application are required on an
annual basis. A valid driver’s license and ability to become an
authorized vehicle driver for the State of Nebraska is also
required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Experience
working with high acuity youth. Knowledge of: principles and
techniques of supervision; principles and practices of group and
family systems theory; behavioral prevention and intervention
techniques; adolescent growth and development; individual
counseling theory and practice; adolescent sexuality; recreational
theory and practice; first aid; basic sanitation and personal
hygiene; basic counseling and crisis intervention techniques. Skill
in: organizing and prioritizing the work of oneself and those
supervised; communicating to relay information to staff,
management, professionals and family members/guardians;
communicating with youth in a way that reinforces feelings of
self-worth; listening to and understanding information received;
providing learning experiences to enhance insight and growth of
youth. Ability to: plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of
staff; learn, apply and enforce agency and facility policies, rules
and regulations; learn and understand social and legal issues in
child welfare; learn and apply security measures; intervene in
crisis situations while maintaining the safety of youth and staff;
develop and maintain purposeful relationships with youth; observe,
assess and document adolescent behavior; direct and assist youth in
learning through group processes. If you're currently employed by
the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external
career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub -
Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access
Workday anytime through the Link web page:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and
employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit:
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits 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.
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