Registered Behavior Technician

Description

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference. 

What we offer: 

· Salary: $20.00 - $22.00  

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees. 

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually. 

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match. 

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) will work with CREATE early-learning and elementary-age children in a group, small group, and individual settings for CREATE therapeutic programming within the therapeutic after-school and out-of-school environment, serving homeless children and families in our onsite housing programs. This position operates within a grant-funded program model rather than an insurance-based service model. As such, services are delivered in a structured setting serving all CREATE children allowing for consistent scheduling, reliable hours, and continuity of care without service interruptions due to client cancellations. The RBT’s goal on each team is to implement and monitor group interventions and individual behavioral protocols as outlined by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCaBA) and in conjunction with multiple disciplines to assure a calm and nurturing environment. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will be trained in ABA techniques through individual supervision, modeling, and team training to implement appropriate interventions, while coordinating and collaborating with other staff members and modeling natural supports (such as family members and teachers) under the supervision of a BCBA/BCaBA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Observes and identifies the functions of behavior of individuals in a group setting, offering caregivers and staff tools that promote pro-social skill development & positive interactions.
• Utilizes Trauma-Informed Behavior Support (TIBS) and Positive Behavior Supports as interventions with trauma-informed care principles to help explain the etiology of behavior, decrease reactivity, help create an environment of empathy and attunement, and promote positive relationships and pro-social skill building in a group residential setting for children.
• Implements behavior protocols, including the training sessions, overall procedures, informal procedures or protocols, and the crisis intervention plan, if any, under the supervision of a BCBA/BCaBA.
• Provides parents with information about how to implement their child’s behavior plan at home and works with children under the supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCaBA).
• Responsible for modeling acquisition and functional replacement skills and crisis techniques to staff, parents, and other personnel, under the direction of the BCBA/BCaBA.
• Responsible for directing the recreational and leisure skills of the person with whom they are working as needed. Will provide direction and encouragement to the individuals they serve to stay active, develop skills, build social skills, and take advantage of available training opportunities.
• Observes, provides feedback, and appropriately models for staff/natural supports implementation of techniques, skills, and procedures. Problem-solves and/or communicates with direct supervisor(s) regarding any observed discrepancies and provides positive reinforcement, including but not limited to positive feedback and functional replacement skills, while identifying areas for improvement and offering additional opportunities to implement. 
• Completes all required documentation, including incident reports, weekly notes, behavioral data sheets, training data sheets, support data sheets, and all relevant data collection, both daily and weekly, in an accurate and timely manner. Data is to be collected,