Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavioral Health 619
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.
Telecare Palmview House in Anaheim, CA - Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSHs) are adult residential facilities. EBSHs provide 24-hour non-medical care in a homelike setting to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behaviors who require additional supports, staffing, and supervision. The homes have unique characteristics and offer person-centered planning, positive behavior supports, trauma-informed care, and other services and supports which are beyond what is typically available in other community-based homes.
Shift Available:
Full Time; AM Shift; Monday - Friday
Full Time; PM Shift; Monday - Friday
Short Hour .4; AM Shift; Saturday and Sunday
Short Hour .4; PM Shift; Saturday and Sunday
Expected starting wage range $22.88 - $28.28 - Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Program Administrator, provide rehabilitative support services for adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders

Supports Administrator by sharing 24 hour on call responsibilities on a schedule to be determined by Administrator and Direct Care Leads; Requires carrying program cell phone and being first contact for program support during scheduled on call shifts; Must be available to come to program within 30 minutes in case of emergency

Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and assist in the evaluation and assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning for each member served

Supervises Direct Care staff on assigned shift

Provide direct care, training and supervision to the member served as prescribed in the individual IPP and provided for in the Program Design and Training Schedule

Comply with program policies and regulations. Comply with local, state, and federal regulatory standards

Provide for the physical care, training, supervision and recreation of members served

Be familiar with each member served IPP goals, objectives and methods for achieving these goals and objectives.

Promote special and individual events for the member served (birthdays, dances, community outings, cultural celebrations, etc.)

Assist member served with habit training, maintenance of a well-groomed appearance, and maintenance of beds, clothing and living areas in a clean and orderly manner

Work with Regional Center, workshop staff, and others to provide a comprehensive program for the member served

Assist and encourage the member served in developing self-reliance in activities of daily living

Administer treatments and special diets as ordered by physician

Assist residents to take self-administered, prescribed medications

Attend member served conferences as may be required

Assure that each member served receives substantial and appropriate attention daily

Be continuously ready to assist member served in areas of need

Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
Position requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle and program van (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety). Position requires driving for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

High School Graduation or G.E.D.

One (1) Year experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs

Board certified as a Registered Behavior Technician within 60 days of initial employment or be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional

Prior experience in a mental health setting

Within one year of employment, all direct care staff shall complete both segments of Direct Support Professional (DSP) competency-based training course including the competency tests or pass the department-approved challenge tests applicable to both training segments. Proof of prior successful completion of both training segments and competency exams will meet this requirement

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must be CPR, CPI and First Aid certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment

All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:

Direct Care Staff speak the language of the people they support
SKILLS

Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, poise, friendliness, and sensitivity

Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality regulations regarding client information and records

Must be able to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability to communicate verbally by phone in English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, twist, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive and be exposed to uneven walking ground as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious). Visual requirements include computers and books exposure.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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