Residential RBT

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Residential RBT

Start Date: November 2026

Reports to: Supervising BCBA

Team: Life Enrichment – Residential Program

Wage: $21-$24/hr + PTO, 401K match, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, housing assistance

Classification: Part-Time, Full-time, year-round, exempt

Destination Ascendigo: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve, such as our participants and clients, and the people we work with, such as our co-workers and other stake holders.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO. Currently, Ascendigo employs more than 50 full- and part-time year-round staff members and approximately 30 additional employees during out seasonal summer camp programming.

The Ascendigo Promise to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do and a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity.

Core Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Residential RBT is to provide individualized 1:1 or group support to Ascendigo’s adult residential learners within their home and community environments. The Residential RBT works closely with the learner, BCBA, residential team, and other members of the learner’s support team to promote skill development, independence, meaningful engagement, and progress toward individualized goals.

Tasks :

·        Collaborate with BCBA’s, Clinical Managers, Case Managers, and other team members to ensure individualized support is effectively implemented.

·        Provide direct support and coaching, at a minimum of 34 hrs. per week to residents as needed, including assistance with activities of daily living, communication, health, and safety.

·        Support residents in engaging in community-based activities, recreational opportunities, and life skill development.

·        Ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming environment; coordinate and participate in household responsibilities as necessary.

·        Oversee meal planning and preparation to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

·        Monitor residents’ health and wellness needs, coordinate with BCBA and team leadership as needed.

·        Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including data collection, progress notes, incident reports, compliance monitoring documentation, and staff scheduling.

·        Participate in on-call rotation providing coverage and respond to emergencies/crisis situations support as needed.

·        Participate in quarterly team meetings that review client progress and program updates with appropriate team members.

Qualifications :

·        Knowledge of the field of autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, with experience supporting adults in residential or similar settings.

·        Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to coach and mentor staff.

·        Ability to model and foster a positive, supportive, and person-centered culture.

·        Experience in household management, including meal planning, basic cooking, and maintaining a safe/clean environment.

·        Ability to support residents with sensitivity in personal care, communication, and daily living activities.

·        Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

·        Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities, set clear expectations, and meet deadlines.

·        Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed.

·        Utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviors and maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents and team members.

In addition:

• Must be age 21 or over and have legal working status.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past 5 years.
• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags
• Willingness to take Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) classes and obtain certification.
• Should have at least a high school diploma.
• Must have flexibility to travel for occasional professional development and resident activities (if applicable).
• Must have a smartphone with texting capacity for communication and scheduling purposes (Ascendigo provides a monthly cell phone stipend for Skills Trainers)

Personal Characteristics: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of a holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. He/she should believe in the dignity and potential of our clients. We also have a commitment to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. which stands for:

·        R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.

·        E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.

·        S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.

·        P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!

·        E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.

·        C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.

·        T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.