Registered Behavior Technician RBT (HCT III) - Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Behavior Technician

The Behavior Technician position is a paraprofessional role that assists in the delivery of behavior analytic services for residents served at the Regional Centers. The Behavior Technician implements programs directly with residents and trains data collection systems and behavioral interventions to Direct Support Professionals at Wheat Ridge Regional Center. This position promotes active treatment through the implementation of skill acquisition programs for the residents served. The Behavior Technician recommends changes needed to benefit the resident and responds to a variety of situations, including medical and behavioral emergencies.

This position includes the required clinical supervision provided by a BCBA, but can also include BCBA supervision for RBTs who are working toward becoming certified as BCBAs. Special Qualifications: Current and valid Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED AND Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. College course work appropriate to the assignment (Human Services, Rehabilitation, Therapy or Medical, etc) may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. There is no substitution for the required certification.

Conditions of Employment: CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border. Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. Must be at least 18 years of age. Pre-employment Physical/Test: Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc., and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment). Influenza and other vaccines as required by the State of CO. A Tuberculosis Test (TB) will be required upon hire. WRRC is a 24/7 facility; therefore person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area, to meet agency needs. Must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a state vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a state vehicle to transport residents. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.