Description

Behavior Line Staff - Adult Services

Full-time - 40 hours a week

Hiring range: $16.80 - $18.31. depending upon experience

This posting will remain open until filled

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18.
• RBT Certification within 90 days of hire. 

We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

· Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!

· HSA & HSA employer contribution 

· FSA 

· Vision 

 · Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year. 

· $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account

· Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife

· Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary

· Mileage Reimbursement

· Employer provided work phone and computer

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

· Wellness Program

 · And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness! 

Position Summary

Behavior line staff are responsible for implementing behavioral interventions through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and provide interventions through direct 1:1 or group contact with persons receiving services (PRS). 

Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Under the guidance of the BCBA, implement behavior services to persons receiving services (PRS) to improve socially significant behaviors.

2. Complete data collection and billing documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

3. Communicate effectively and efficiently with PRS, guardians, independent contractors, and other relevant parties effectively and promptly.

4. Provide training or modeling under the guidance of the BCBA.

5. Provide transportation of PRS when necessary.

6. Ensure compliance with Ariel, BACB, state, and federal regulations. 

7. Follow all safety procedures and agency policies.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Must work closely with other Ariel programs.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to use science, logic, and evidence to make decisions surrounding programming, and the ability to promote interventions that are behavior analytic. 

2. Knowledge of various developmental disabilities. 

3. Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly, with a positive and respectful attitude.

4. Ability to demonstrate regular attendance, and work outside of traditional office hours and settings including: nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the agency and individuals served.

5. Skilled in critical thinking and use of sound judgment to arrive at a positive outcome. 

6. Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis. 

7. Ability to provide excellent customer service and meet professional standards of work performed.

8. Knowledge and competence in data collection, data analysis, and creating graphs.

9. Knowledge and competence in computers, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic time-clocks, and electronic data collection.

10. Ability to remain calm and model calm behavior during crises.

11. Ability to effectively communicate well with others.

12. Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested

Education and Experience

Required:

1. High School diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and/or enrolled in a BCBA program.

2. Experience with behavior interventions at hire.

3. Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification at hire.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Colorado Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.

• CPR, First Aid – before contact with persons receiving services (PRS). Training provided by Ariel.

• RBT Certification within 90 days of hire.

• CPI and Informed Supervision – within 60 days of hire; PRS’ contact is limited until this training is completed.

• BSIT. Training provided by Ariel.

• Person-Centered training. Training provided by Ariel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of walking, bending, standing, sitting, stooping, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to two hours without a break.

2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position.

3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 25 pounds, pulling or pushing persons in wheelchairs, transferring persons weighing more than 50 pounds to and from wheelchairs must be performed with another staff member.

4. At times, physical interventions may be required.

5. This position requires the ability to hear, see, smell and distinguish temperature, at a level which is adequate to ensure client and staff health and safety. Adaptive devices are acceptable.

6. This position will require daily driving of up to one hour per day and occasionally up to eight hours per day. 

Work Environment

1. Work settings may include a vocational setting, Ariel day program, community outings, and persons receiving services’ residences.

2. Work may take place inside as well as outside environments.

3. Exposure to clients with aggressive behavior tendencies is likely.

4. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or infectious disease is possible.

Required Background Checks & Documentation

1. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

2. Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)

3. CBI Sex Offender Background Check

4. National Sex Offender Background Check

5. Reference check 

6. Driver’s License Record 

7. Office of Inspector General

8. I-9 documentation

9. Reliable Automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance.