RBT - Full-time - (SHS, AV)

The Adult Skills Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) in Lancaster, CA is hiring a full-time Behavior Technician I (RBT). The role involves delivering curriculum and guiding individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in employment, independent living, and social skills within community settings.

Qualifications include completing the 40-hour BACB RBT training within six months, experience with developmental disabilities, and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must complete BACB approved 40-hour RBT training within six months of hire.
• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is desirable.
• Requires initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills necessary.
• Must have current California Driver’s license/insurance and clean DMV.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment testing is required to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

• Works with 1–3 individuals in community settings to build vocational, social, and behavioral skills.
• Ensures participants are present and safe during instruction and activities.
• Plans community outings and provides curriculum, lessons and plans to instructional aides.

Skills

RBT training

Experience with disabilities

Independence

Computer skills

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Job description

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RBT - Full-time - (SHS, AV)

Full Time Lancaster, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1705

Salary: $21.00 Annually

Pay Ranges

RBT (with RBT certification): $23-$24/hr

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment testing is required to maintain employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of Independence and realize their greatest potential. The Behavior Technician (BT) I develops/implements curriculum and/or instructs individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities or disadvantages in the areas of employment skills, independent living skills, and social skills while supporting the individuals to become valued members of their community.

Primary Duties:

• Works with a group of 1, 2, or 3 individuals in various community settings to build vocational, social, and behavioral skills.
• Ensures that all program individuals are present and accounted for during scheduled periods of instruction and are performing all tasks in a safe manner; is conscious of their health and safety at all times
• Plans community outings and recreational activities with input from individuals. Ensures curriculum, lessons and plans are provided to the assigned instructional aides.
• Exhibits a friendly demeanor, establishes rapport with program individuals and acts as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, etc.
• Supervises and supports program individuals while they are learning and practicing skills at sites, or in the community, including at the job site or place of residence.
• Serves as a model to the community concerning the respectful treatment of individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborates effectively with employers and other community partners to ensure that partner expectations and agreements are met. Takes appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Responsible for developing and teaching a comprehensive meaningful curriculum and providing support and instruction focused on Individual Service Plan.
• Assists and/or develops the Individual Service Plan with the program individual’s input and assistance. Implements the ISP and assesses program individual skills on a daily and weekly basis. Provides written progress reports. Completes all paperwork in the time frame required.
• Collects data daily as provided by the Support Plan.
• Use critical thinking skills when supporting challenging individuals in modifying their behaviors.
• Implements positive behavioral support programs and records data. Uses Person Centered approach and tools.
• Handles maladaptive behaviors effectively. Uses PCM strategies to deescalate and immobilize as necessary.
• Attends meetings and discusses progress of individuals served with members of their support team.
• Other Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform other off-site duties as assigned
• Participate in weekly meetings, trainings, etc. as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Required to complete BACB approved 40-hour RBT training requirements within six months of hire.
• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities desirable. Requires initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills necessary.
• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR and Core Competency Training and Direct Support Professional Training and other training as required.
• Must have current California Driver’s license/Insurance and clean DMV.