What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position at Pathfinder Village - NY?
Pathfinder Village, a dynamic, open-access residential community for children and adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, is seeking to fill the following positions in accordance with Pathfinder’s mission “that each life may find meaning.”
All positions may be applied for using the online pre-employment form. Applicants should also send letters of inquiry and employment histories to joconnor@pathfindervillage.org. If you choose to send supporting documents through the mail, please address them to Human Resources, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston, NY 13335. Pathfinder Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will be responsible for supporting and implementing residential and school student behavior plans created by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. The RBT provides ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so individuals can build and improve upon their communication, social interactions, and problem solving skills. The RBT will meet their responsibilities in a manner which promotes best practice, proactive/preventative strategies, independence, inclusion, individuality, productivity, and self-advocacy for all program participants.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct program participant care in one-on-one and group settings
- Develop and implement data collection tracking tools
- Monitor short-term and long-term objectives
- Collect and report on collected data
- Lead and organize social skills and play groups
- Provide behavior related education and support to staff, including orientation teaching, staff in-services, and SCIP-R instruction
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years experience working with people with disabilities
Required Certifications
- Valid NYS driver's license
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from BACB within 6 months of Hire
Hourly rate of pay is $18 for a hire without RBT certification, $20 an hour for certified RBTs
Located in Edmeston, NY
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20