Registered Behavior Technician-Wkly pay

Aflaba; Merrillville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Performance raises every 6 months

Health benefits after 30 days

401(k) matching 4%

Education assistance up to $2,000/year

RBT certification training

Job summary

Adapt for Life is opening an ABA Therapy Clinic in Merrillville, IN. We seek a Registered Behavior Technician to join our treatment team and apply evidence-based behavioral principles with children served. This hourly role reports to the Operations Manager and BCBA, contributing to documentation and client progress.

You will implement ITIPs, help clients develop language, academic, self-help, and social skills, and maintain timely records while upholding confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, preferably some college.
• RBT certification or ability to become board certified within 3 months.
• ABA, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff.
• Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants.
• Teaches clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs.
• Assists clients to acquire academic and/or life skills, including toilet training, eating, and other self-help tasks.
• Actively participates in staff training programs to increase skills.
• Communicates professionally with parents, analysts, trainers, therapists and clients.
• Becomes fluent in VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed.
• Maintains daily records and reports the condition and behavior of clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Program development

Education

High School diploma

RBT certification

Board certification within 3 months

Job description

Description

Here we grow! We are opening an ABA Therapy Clinic in Merrillville Let's go!

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
• Weekly pay
• 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 after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month
• 401(k) matching – 4%
• Adapt for Life supports current students and past students by offering an Education Assistance Program to full-time employees, up to $2,000 per calendar year! Adapt for Life offers this benefit as either a tuition reimbursement for current students in an approved degree or certification program related to ABA therapy and behavioral health services or for student loan reimbursement.
• Not an RBT? No worries! We offer a comprehensive training program to prepare you to achieve your certification!

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. 1. Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff
2. 2. Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants
3. 3. Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs
4. 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. 5. Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties
6. 6. Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
7. 7. Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients
8. 8. Becomes fluent in the understanding and administering of the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed
9. 9. Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day
10. 10. Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans
11. 11. Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
12. 12. Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction
13. 13. Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner
14. 14. Follows Adapt for Life and Adaptive Community Support Services policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
15. 15. Submit all notes, progress reports, billing and other necessary documentation on time
16. 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

Requirements

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. 1. High School diploma, preferably some college
2. 2. Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to be board certified within three months of hire
3. 3. Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred
4. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization
5. 5. Strong leadership experience with great interpersonal and people skills
6. 6. Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities
7. 7. Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with ACSS goals

Physical Requirements:

1. 1. Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient
2. 2. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
3. 3. Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults