Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Description

Position: Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Northville, MI and surrounding locations

Dashi Rivers, a member of the Kennedy Care family of companies, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team. The Lead RBT will play a critical role in overseeing the implementation of individualized behavior plans, ensuring high-quality support for clients and the team of BTs and RBTs under their supervision. Engaging in a wide range of activities, the Lead RBT will be focused on providing resources, coaching, and mentorship to fellow Behavior Technicians(BT) in both center-based and in-home settings, ensuring consistent quality of care and guidance across all environments. This role involves direct work with clients, mentoring BTs and RBTs, and collaborating with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of behavioral plans.

Why Join our Team:

• Paid Training
• Mentoring support to reach your career milestones in ABA treatment and autism care
• Opportunities for career advancement and continued professional growth
• Medical, Vision and dental benefits for full-time employees
• PTO accrual for full-time and part-time employees
• Reimbursement for RBT Certification and CPR
• Employee Referral Incentives – Refer an RBT or BT and get a $50 bonus!
• Supervision and mentoring opportunities for qualified aspiring BCBAs

Disclaimer: The following is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities. Please note that this description is not exhaustive and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the role. Additional tasks, functions, and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by the company.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct meetings with Behavior Technicians (BT) during their initial 6 months of employment to discuss topics such as RBT certification, note taking, data collection, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and ABA knowledge.?
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of BTs and RBTs, in both center-based and in-home settings, ensuring adherence to behavior intervention plans and to allow them to meet company performance standards.
• Conduct regular check-ins with RBTs to review client progress, address concerns, and offer strategies for improvement.
• Conduct research to support and help problem-solve questions and areas of need.
• Assist in training new BTs and RBTs, providing hands-on support and feedback
• Provide direct ABA therapy services to clients as directed by supervisor, modeling best practices for other RBTs.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans as designed by the BCBA.
• Collect and analyze data on client behaviors, making adjustments as necessary in collaboration with the BCBA.
• Work closely with the BCBA to review client progress, discuss potential modifications to intervention plans, and address any challenges.
• Maintain open communication with families and other professionals involved in the client’s care.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development and refinement of behavior plans and strategies.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of client progress and any incidents or significant behavioral changes.
• Review RBT documentation for consistency and compliance with company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• This position includes a $1 per hour increase in pay, reflecting the additional responsibilities and leadership role.

Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kennedy Care family to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. (Required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Certification as Registered Behavior Tech