Home and Community Based Registered Behavior Technician

Description

Building Brighter Futures for Autism. That is what we do at Adapt For Life. Our biggest question right now is: How? This is where you come in! With your heart for service, strong willingness to learn, and motivation to help others, we can make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Come grow with us!

Why come work with us?!

· Performance based raises awarded every 6 months

· Weekly pay

· Very competitive pay

· Earn up to 12 days of PTO a year, accrued weekly, PTO accrual rate increases with longevity with the company

· Holiday Pay

· Health Benefits at day 31 after working full time hours for 30 days

· 401(k) matching – 4%

Job Summary: The Home and Community Based Registered Behavior Technician will apply empirically based behavioral principles to all clients that the Registered Behavior Technician works with, in a home or community based setting. The Home and Community Based Registered Behavior Technician functions as an integral part of the treatment team and ensures that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner to benefit the clients that the Home and Community Based Registered Behavior Technician works with. This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. 

1. Applies empirically based Applied Behavior Analysis principles consistently, including assessment skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies in all interactions with clients and staff
2. Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the Clinical Supervisors
3. Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs
4. Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills
5. Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties
6. Participants in ongoing clinical training
7. Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients
8. Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans
9. Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
10. Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction
11. Completes daily session notes and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner 
12. Follows Behavior Analysist Certification Board policies and procedures including the Registered Behavior Technician handbook
13. Follows Adapt for Life and Adaptive Community Support Services policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
14. Maintain the Behavior Analysist Certification Board portal, including, renewals, self-reporting, and other requirements
15. Submit all notes and other necessary documentation on time
16. Demonstrates a basic understand of billing requirements
17. Demonstrates a full understanding of Registered Behavior Technician Ethics Code 2.0
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. High School diploma, preferably some college
2. Must be 18 years or older at the time of hire
3. Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred
4. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization
5. Great interpersonal and people skills
6. Certified Registered Behavior Technician  
7. Clear background check
8. Clear abuse registry check
9. Valid Driver’s License
10. Auto Insurance
11. Access to a cell phone during site visits
12. Reliable transportation
13. Ability to work independently and problem solve without direct supervision at times
14. Ability to assess situations and understand when supervisory support is needed

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient
2. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
3. Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults
4. Must be able to effectively use 'response blocking' procedures to protect self and clients from injury at all times when working directly with the client