Behavioral Technician

Sevita; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k

Pay on demand

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative in Carbondale, IL is seeking a Behavioral Technician to implement behavior management programs for individuals with brain and spinal injuries. The role requires building rapport, following treatment plans, and collaborating with families and clinical staff to support skill development.

The position is full-time (Tue-Sat, 1p-10p) with benefits including medical, dental & vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401k and Pay on Demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred experience in related field.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification as required.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the person served.
• Follow treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation.
• Collaborate with the family and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals.
• Educate parents/guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
• Promote safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
• Review progress using behavior analytic methods and identify solutions to barriers.
• Accurately collect behavior data including ABC, frequency, duration, etc.
• Ensure all documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Attend clinical meetings and participate in program updates.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Good listener

Empathy with guidance

Experience in related field

Education

High School Diploma

CPR/First Aid Certification

Driver’s license

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Behavioral Technician / B.T or Registered Behavioral Technician / R.B.T.

• Carbondale, IL
• NeuroRestorative facility located on North Reed Station Road
• Full Time, Tu-Sa, 1p-10p
• Hourly pay rate - $17.00
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Pay on Demand

Do you have experience in behavioral therapy and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? In the Behavioral Technician role, you will be responsible for ensuring behavior management programs are consistently implemented for people served.

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served.
• Follow the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation.
• Collaborate with the family and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals.
• Educate parents/guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
• Promote safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
• Review progress of people served objectively using behavior analytic methods, identify solutions to barriers, and make recommendations to the supervisor and behavior analyst when needed.
• Accurately collect behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording as needed
• Ensure all documentation, both staff and person served related is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Always maintain professionalism and composure. Utilize appropriate interactional style with persons served and staff. Maintains dignity and respect for others.
• Promotes both successful and independent responding.
• Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations).
• Reassessment as appropriate
• Participates in training from clinical staff on the implementation of program updates to assure rehabilitative objectives are achieved.
• Completes all mandatory trainings and refreshers as required.
• Engages in the meetings, provides input, shares observations, opinions, concerns, ideas, etc.
• Complete incident reports as required by agency policy and procedure.
• Review daily updates for person served such as new programs, access level changes, scheduled sessions, etc., implement programs and train staff on implementation.
• Ensure proper implementation and retraining as needed by routinely communicating with staff.
• Schedule and prepare for leisure activities to keep persons served engaged and active when therapy sessions are not taking place.
• Attend clinical meetings as assigned such as access review meetings, clinical team meetings, progress conferences, etc.
• Responsible for providing up-to-date residential status of participants and identifying problem areas affecting the participant. Follow through with solutions based upon clinical team recommendations.
• Understands and ensures adherence to company policies and procedures; also ensures compliance with relevant external regulatory statutes and standards.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Preferred experience in related field
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Other Requirements

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Why Join Us?

• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.