Registered Behavior Tech - SIGN ON BONUS

Adapt For Life; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance raises every 6 months

Weekly pay

Monthly bonus opportunity

Health benefits after 30 days

401(k) matching – 4%

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Lexington, KY. This role involves applying behavioral principles to assist clients with developmental challenges. Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a supportive team environment are offered. A training program is available for certification, with starting pay at $16.00 per hour, increasing to $19.00 after certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, some college preferred.
• Must be able to achieve RBT certification within three months.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis or Medicaid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply behavioral principles with clients and staff.
• Implement Individualized Treatment Plans under supervision.
• Teach clients language and social skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma, preferably some college

Registered Behavior Technician certification

Job description

Description

Already an RBT? If so, you are eligible for a $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS paid out after 240 RBT hours.

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
• Earn more faster with our RBT leveling up program!
• Weekly pay
• Monthly bonus opportunity
• 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 at day 31 after working full time hours for 30 days
• 401(k) matching – 4%

Not an RBT? No worries! We offer a comprehensive paid training program to prepare you to achieve your certification! During training, earn $16.00 per hour and upon passing your exam, receive a raise to $19.00 per hour.

POSITION: Registered Behavior Technician

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager and BCBA

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

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 and Adaptive Community Support Services 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

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. Strong leadership experience with great interpersonal and people skills
6. Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities
7. Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with ACSS 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