What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician position at CQ HOME HEALTH ACQUISITION HOLDINGS LP?
The purpose of the Registered Behavior Technician at The Missing Peace Autism Therapy Center (TMP) is to apply behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients. Registered Behavior Technicians work under the direction of the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSP’s.)
Minimum Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements and carries out processes and procedures to improve the quality of life of clients as it relates to their individual behavior support plan
- Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, suggestions, work and cleaning duties
- Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
- Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with management, parents, behavior
- analysts, Lead Behavior Technicians, Behavior Technicians, and clients
- Becomes fluent in the understanding and application of each child’s Behavior Support Plan
- Assists in creating instructional materials
- Attends and participates in meetings and other TMP sponsored events
- Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records
- Functions as an active member of the treatment team
- Works with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's behavior support plan
- Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's maladaptive behavior and promote desired appropriate behaviors
- Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical
- aggression as directed in the Behavior Support Plan
- Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent
- and timely manner
- Follows TMP policies and procedures
- Openly flexible and responsible in working with multiple children at one time, when
- necessary
- Adhere to the Registered Behavior Technician ethics requirements
- Adhere to the Registered Behavior Technician supervision requirements
- Renew credential as required by the BACB guidelines on an annual basis
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Specialized knowledge in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with children, preferably special needs
- Proven ability to work within a team, leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Strong core values, such as integrity, loyalty, trust, leadership, teamwork are required
- Exhibits positive and proactive approaches to problem solving
- Successfully completed the requirements for Registered Behavior Technician credential
Working Conditions:
Registered Behavior Technician is required to be available to work any schedule within TMP’s core business hours of 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Registered Behavior Technician may be asked to volunteer some weekends to assist with respites or community events. TMP Employees' first 90 days of employment are considered an Introductory Period. Employees must successfully complete the Introductory Period, which is also considered a new hire training period. All TMP employees will be considered full time if scheduled to work 32 hours per week or more and are eligible to earn Paid Time Off (PTO) upon successful completion of the 90-day Introductory Period. TMP employees who work 6 hours or more per day will be given a 30-minute lunch break.
Physical Requirements:
Registered Behavior Technicians must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop and reach, as well as be able to effectively handle client physical behaviors to ensure overall safety of client and self.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.