Registered Behavior Technician
3 months ago
Columbia
Job DescriptionDescription: DEPARTMENT: Habilitation POSITION: Registered Behavior Technician DEFINITION: The position of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a responsible position requiring self-motivation, self-initiative, and independent decision making. Under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to individuals with developmental disabilities in the home, clinic, community, hospital, and day placement settings. The RBT is responsible for the behavioral support for individuals who display significant challenging behaviors. The RBT will be responsible to adhere to the policies, procedures, and ethics in accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), the Department of Mental Health (DMH) in accordance with CARF accreditation standards and that of Woodhaven Learning Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Ability to work with a variety of colleagues, • Ability to take direction from multiple supervisors, • Work 1:1 with individuals in various settings, • Consistently implement treatment plans with fidelity (under BCBAs direction) and prepare program materials; treatment protocols that include a wide variety of domains such as skill training, communication, social, and adaptive living skills, • Collect and maintain accurate data and clinical notes utilizing data collection software, • Review and implement consultation/supervision note recommendations, • Participate in ongoing training, evaluations, and meetings, as required, • Assist with parent and staff training and clinical assessments, as needed, • Communicate effectively with the BCBA regarding progress of behavior goals, • Communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues and families, as needed, • Accurately and timely track supervision hours, • Annually renew the RBT certification as mandated by the regulatory body to maintain the certification, • Work ethically and with integrity while following the BACB Ethical Code, • Understand and adhere to HIPPA policies, • Adhere to time and attendance policies, • Adhere to Woodhaven policies and procedures, • Available for flexible schedule changes required to accommodate individual’s needs, • Must have reliable transportation to and from work location (it is typical to serve multiple clients in one day), • Candidate must have a clean driving record, and proof of automobile insurance,, • Candidate must pass a background check annually ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is DEFINITION: The position of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a responsible position requiring self-motivation, self-initiative, and independent decision making. Under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to individuals with developmental disabilities in the home, clinic, community, hospital, and day placement settings. Required to prepare and analyze written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. Some homes require lifting a minimum of 50 pounds. See Human Resources or your immediate supervisor for specific homes where lifting is a requirement. WORK SCHEDULE Woodhaven reserves the right to alter your work schedule and work location in order to accommodate individuals supported and staffing needs.