Registered Behavior Technician

Easterseals Southwest Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) match

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Easterseals Southwest Florida is seeking a Certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide 1:1 ABA-based behavioral interventions for children with special needs and support to their families. The role operates under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor and requires RBT certification or enrollment within 60 days.

Pediatric experience and a background check are preferred. Responsibilities include data collection, progress notes, family consultation, compliance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• RBT certification preferred or actively enrolled in a 40-hour RBT course, or complete RBT Certification within 60 days of employment.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current registration with the BACB.
• Assist the BCBA in implementing behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.
• Collect data on all programming and write progress notes.
• Advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel.
• Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• With the BCBA, instruct patients and family/significant others in home programs and protocols.
• Attend all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Instructions for the patient/family in-home program are documented in the medical record notes.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information.
• Immediately report to the BCBA/Therapy Supervisor any patient incidents/variances, or complaints.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Work Week: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; occasional Saturday and evening work will be required.
• Guarantee work week 30 hours 1-2 established locations
• Tiered Growth Opportunity
• Sign-on Bonus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RBT certification preferred or enrolled in 40-hour RBT course

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides 1:1 behavioral intervention service to children with special needs and support to their families. RBTs are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

Benefits:

• 403 (b) match
• 403 (b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY:

This is performed by physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma, or GED

Required Credentials:

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification preferred or actively enrolled in a 40-hour RBT course, or complete RBT Certification within 60 days of employment. Pediatric experience preferred.

All employees must pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain current registration with the BACB.
• Assist the BCBA in implementing behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.
• Collect data on all programming and write progress notes.
• Advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel.
• Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• With the BCBA, instruct patients and family/significant others in home programs and protocols.
• Attend all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Instructions for the patient/family in-home program are documented in the medical record notes.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information.
• Immediately report to the BCBA/Therapy Supervisor any patient incidents/variances, or complaints.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Work Week: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; occasional Saturday and evening work will be required.
• Guarantee work week 30 hours 1-2 established locations
• Tiered Growth Opportunity
• Sign-on Bonus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may have supervisory responsibilities.