Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Residential

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Groden Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities!

The Residential RBT provides direct support while working alongside residential staff to improve consistent implementation of behavioral and residential practices. Under BCBA supervision, the RBT models effective strategies, observes staff performance, provides real-time coaching and feedback, and supports treatment fidelity across the residential program in a group home setting. We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life. You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work. Registered Behavior Techs (RBTs) work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, DSPs and more to support our youth residents in the group home setting. This position will report to a BCBA and the Residential Program Director. 

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!

• Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
• Vision Insurance with VSP
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• 401K with Company Match
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance 
• AFLAC
• Low staffing ratios
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mileage Reimbursement

Education, Experience and Skills Needed: 

• Current RBT certification in good standing
  
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral needs preferred
• Education Requirement: High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently 
• Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
• Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
• Ability to effectively model skills and provide constructive staff feedback
• Strong communication, observation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Maintain required Safety-Care, CPR/First Aid, and agency training
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly 
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle (and ability to meet agency driving requirements)

Essential Functions & Responsibiities:

• Provide direct support to individuals during residential shifts while modeling effective clinical and residential practices
• Support new and existing staff through hands-on practice during routines, transitions, ADLs, community activities, and higher-risk situations
• Develop confident and competent staff through hands-on modeling, coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback during residential shifts
• Help new staff apply training to the needs of individuals and daily routines of each home consistently 
• Build positive relationships with staff and individuals while maintaining professional boundaries, dignity, respect, and a person-centered approach
• Recognize staff strengths and areas for growth and provide positive, respectful coaching to improve performance
• Serve as a dependable resource during challenging situations while respecting the roles and authority of the BCBA, Residential Managers, and Program Leadership
• Continue professional growth through BCBA supervision, leadership support, and development of staff training and coaching skills
• Model proactive behavior-support and Safety-Care strategies, including prevention, de-escalation, Help-Prompt-Wait, safe body positioning, and appropriate staff placement
• Support accurate data collection, documentation, and maintenance of clinical materials and visual supports
• Participate in required meetings, training, and program improvement activities and perform other residential duties as assigned
• Promote dignity, independence, communication, community participation, and development of daily living skills

Advancement Opportunities:

• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• Behavior Management training
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Growth opportunities!