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

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. A 4/10 Schedule is available for this position. Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Wheat Ridge Regional Center This work unit provides comprehensive services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work unit’s focus is on providing services and supporting an active learning approach. The work unit is also focused on creating and promoting a safe and healthy environment for individuals supported. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations. The Wheat Ridge Regional Center is looking to hire motivated, hard-working individuals to provide direct support services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Some of the individuals we serve have high medical needs, while others need significant support around behavioral and mental health needs. Once hired on, there are many opportunities for promotion and career growth. Mission Our mission is to offer people with disabilities the necessary supports in order to promote the personal values of individual growth, participation, contribution, and capability. Summary of the position The Behavior Technician position is a paraprofessional position 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. Primary Job Duties Engages in data collection through an Electronic Health Record or physical data collection based on guidance from the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Data collection for interfering or maladaptive behaviors to aid in the completion of functional behavior assessments (FBA) and skill acquisition targets, including but not limited to daily living skills, tolerance, and coping strategies. Identifies deficits within the residential environment to increase data collection accuracy. Determine if the data collection system is working to adequately reflect the Individual using Interobserver Agreement interventions. Recommends action plans for improvement to support services within the program standards. Implements preference assessments and skill acquisition programs to promote learning opportunities through the usage of behavior analytic concepts for residents served. Facilitates the delivery of highly preferred items that may function as reinforcement for desirable behaviors. Implements behavior reduction programs, including antecedent and consequent intervention strategies, outlined by the supervising BCBA. Document the outcome of treatments and program implementation timely and accurate. Physically lift, transport, and/or position residents by using approved lifting techniques (i.e., two-person lift or pivot transfer). Employ approved crisis management curriculum, Safety Care, in order to keep Individuals and Staff safe. Decides when and how to intervene during instances of interfering behavior while referencing the Behavior Intervention Plan of the Individual. Determine the appropriate method of delivering reinforcement to the Resident served while accounting for restrictions, resources, and needs of others. Difficulty implementing skill acquisition programs due to interfering behavior occurring from residents. This professional will use behavior analytic techniques, including pairing, behavioral momentum, and antecedent intervention, to increase compliance to treatment. Challenges with staff implementation and treatment fidelity of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs. This professional will use behavior analytic techniques such as behavioral skills training to increase staff buy-in of programs. Provides onsite training and monitoring of direct care staff to ensure that all aspects of the individual’s vocational/work life are being served and to ensure timely and accurate implementation of program plans as identified in the Individual’s behavior plan. Identifies training needs and initiates requests for training from professional staff as needed (i.e., notifies supervisor and/ or responsible discipline). Identifies and reports to the direct supervisor any problems that arise in the area of staff compliance in running clinical behavioral programs. Provides active treatment to all residents to meet their needs with a training approach, allowing the most independence possible as it relates to behavior programs. Provide assistance as needed to ensure residents’ needs are met in all areas of daily living as it relates to behavioral needs/programming, to include but not limited to eating, hygiene, dressing, bathing, toileting, and clothing care. Determines the need to report training deficits to the supervising BCBA. Challenges with direct support professionals following the outlined behavior intervention plans and acquisition programs may arise. This professional utilizes clinical skills to tactfully provide feedback to the direct support professional prior to contacting the supervising BCBA. Challenges with direct support professionals engaging in appropriate data collection. These professional uses clinical skills to tactfully provide feedback to the direct support professional prior to contacting supervising BCBA Other duties as assigned Special Qualifications Current and valid Registered Behavioural 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. Substitutions 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. Benefits Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center Employee Wellness program Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr