Registered Behavioral Technician

Registered Behavioral Technician

Agency Name: HealthWest

Agency Contact: Laurie Johnson

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

County: Muskegon

Salary Range: $22.90-$28.86 per Hour

Description of Work: Full-time and 32-hour positions available. A Registered Behavior Technician, under general supervision and working in a variety of Community Mental Health, local community, and family home settings, provides one on one services related to the delivery of comprehensive or focused behavior intervention to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological disorders, or other developmental disabilities. An employee in this class performs a variety of paraprofessional level work activities requiring a general working knowledge of the mental health field and behavior analysis. A Registered Behavior Technician will work under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) providing a number of services related to behavior assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of written behavior plans. This employee also performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Must currently be credentialed by the Behavior Analytic Certification Board (BACB) as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required

• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES A Registered Behavior Technician must be in good physical condition such as to allow for the lifting of objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more and for standing or walking extended periods of time. A Registered Behavior Technician must be able to lift and transfer consumers from wheelchair to other surfaces as needed. This employee must also be able to perform physical intervention techniques as trained and approved by the agency.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS An employee in this class generally works at various locations in the community and in family homes. Must be able to drive and travel to locations within and outside of the county.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE