Registered Behavior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission : Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) , in addition to providing support in residential programs, assists in delivering behavior analytics under the direction of an RBT supervisor.

Schedule : Flexible schedule within existing staffing pattern.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide support and assist individuals with skills training in all activities of daily living.
2. Participates in delivering comprehensive behavior analytic services and support to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities: implements behavior interventions, assists in data collection, and provides data reporting on target behaviors.
3. Meets regularly with RBT supervisor to review behavior plans, data collection, and analysis.
4. Create opportunities and support individuals to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence.
5. Provide services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
6. Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs.
7. Transport and accompany individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
8. Maintain required documentation according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
9. Assists individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
10. Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
11. Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, PABC, MAP, and Driver Safety.
12. Maintain additional mandated certifications and training as required by the program.
13. Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

1. A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
2. Associate's Degree or DSP Certification Preferred.
3. Must have current Registered Behavior Technician certification.
4. A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
2. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
3. Valid driver's license and minimum of one year of driving experience.
4. Computer literacy includes the ability to proficiently use Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
2. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
3. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet the driving record requirements of the agency.
4. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
5. Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Bridgewell offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The pay range listed for this position is the hourly rate range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.