Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Building Brighter Futures for Autism. That is what we do at Adapt For Life. Our biggest question right now is: How? This is where you come in! With your heart for service, strong willingness to learn, and motivation to help others, we can make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Come grow with us!

Why come work with us?!

• · Performance based raises awarded every 6 months
• · Weekly pay
• · Very competitive pay
• · Earn up to 12 days of PTO a year, accrued weekly, PTO accrual rate increases with longevity with the company
• · Holiday Pay
• · Health Benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month
• · 401(k) matching – 4%
• Monday - Friday schedule, 8a-5pm hours. 

Adapt for Life supports current students and past students by offering an Education Assistance Program to full-time employees, up to $2,000 per calendar year! Adapt for Life offers this benefit as either a tuition reimbursement for current students in an approved degree or certification program related to ABA therapy and behavioral health services or for student loan reimbursement. 

Not an RBT? No worries! We offer a comprehensive training program to prepare you to achieve your certification!

POSITION: Registered Behavior Technician

REPORTS TO: BCBA and Clinical Director

Job Summary: The Behavior Technician will apply empirically based behavioral principles to all clients that the Behavior Technician works with. The Behavior Technician functions as an integral part of the treatment team and ensures that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner in order to benefits the clients that the Behavior Technician works with. This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff

2. Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants

3. Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs

4. Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills

5. Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties

6. Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills

7. Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients

8. Becomes fluent in the understanding and administering of the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed

9. Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day

10. Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans

11. Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors

12. Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction

13. Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner

14. Follows Adapt for Life policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

15. Submit all notes, progress reports, billing and other necessary documentation on time

16. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. High School diploma, preferably some college

2. Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to be board certified within three months of hire

3. Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred

4. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization

5. Great interpersonal and people skills

6. Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities

7. Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with Adapt For Life goals. 

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient

2. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs

3. Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults