Description

A. Position Definition & Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will support, implement and ensure fidelity of the Behavior Management System (Positive Performance System), collect and input data and assist the Behavior Analyst in the implementation and fidelity of Behavior Analysis Support Plans (BASPs).

B. Position Expectations and Essential Functions:

• • Under the supervision of the DMHCA in conjunction with a BACB approved BCBA/BCaBA supervisor, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will conduct direct observations, collect and input data.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will ensure the fidelity of the PPS system by collecting ongoing proficiency data and outcome data.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will attend PPS system meetings to evaluate fidelity, provide feedback and model appropriate implementation (i.e., Special Treatment Team meetings, Youth Advisory Board Meetings, Canteen, etc.).
  • Under the supervision of the DMHCA in conjunction with a BACB approved BCBA/BCaBA supervisor, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will conduct youth and staff preference assessments to increase the effectiveness of the PPS system and staff management systems.
  • Under the supervision of the DMHCA in conjunction with a BACB approved BCBA/BCaBA supervisor, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will implement individualized behavior plan procedures, model behavior analysis principles and procedures for staff and complete case notes as needed.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will follow behavior reduction and skill acquisition protocols outlined in individualized behavior plans.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will ensure active communication regarding the youth is maintained with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will report incidents of suspected abuse using prescribed forms and protocols from the relevant community/state agency.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will maintain BACB certification/licensure per state applicable laws.
  • The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

C. Position Requirements:

Education:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current RBT Certification through the BACB
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth in an organized group activity

Other Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass drug and TB screening and testing.
• Ability to complete pre-service and annual in-service CPR and first aid certification training and self-defense and physical intervention training.
• Ability to work with a variety of behaviors.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities.
• Ability to work within deadlines and under time pressure.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of applied behavior analysis

D. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

College level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills; legible handwriting; ability to maintain information as highly confidential; telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face; familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred; skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the hospital; basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful; skills in prioritizing and in managing time; problem-solving skills; use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients; empathy toward residents; skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful. Basic or general knowledge of human growth and development helpful; familiarity with, or basic insight into, emotional needs of residential clients; experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful, or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities; ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard.

E. Equipment Utilized

While completing job duties, the following machines and tools may be utilized by the employee:

F. Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Talking: Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey details or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Hearing and Vision: Ability to perceive the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB loss at Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable employees to complete clerical tasks and observe youth.
• Dexterity: Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of an object such as size, shape, and temperature. Movements frequently and regularly required using wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Physical Strength: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Position is mainly sedentary work (office work) but may on occasion include physical force execution. The employee must be able to physically perform escalation matrix as defined in Protective Action Response / Right Interactions. This may include but is not limited to all countermoves and restraint techniques. The employee may be subject to temperature changes, but the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.
• Language: Ability to write complex sentences, using proper punctuation, and ability to communicate in complex sentences using normal word order with present and past tenses.
• Processing and Reasoning: Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as in verbal and physical confrontations. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions and noise. Ability to assist youth with problem solving and maintaining self-control in volatile situations.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as they relate to travel. The noise level is usually moderate as the primary work environment is a standard office setting. Work environment may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, dangerous machinery, chemicals, body fluids, falling objects, and aggressive verbal and physical behavior from students and weather and temperature extremes.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the company undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.