Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Lexington, KY

Building Brighter Futures for Autism. That is what we do at Adapt For Life. Our biggest question right now is: How? This is where you come in! With your heart for service, strong willingness to learn, and motivation to help others, we can make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Come grow with us!

Why come work with us?!

- Performance based raises awarded every 6 months!!

- Very competitive pay, based off your experience

- Earn up to 10 days of PTO. After 2 years up to 13 days and after 4 years up to 16 days

- On top of PTO, we offer 6 paid holidays to full time staff members, must be working 30 or more hours per week to qualify

- Not an RBT? No worries! We offer a comprehensive training program to prepare you to achieve your certification!

We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Registered Behavior Technicians to work with individuals, utilizing the theories and procedures of applied behavior analysis. The ideal candidate for this position has past ABA experience, experience in a related field, and a genuine passion for working with individuals and their families, reliable transportation, flexibility and a love for a positive team environment.

POSITION: Behavior Technician

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager and BCBA

Job Summary: The Behavior Technician will apply empirically based behavioral principles to all clients that the Behavior Technician works with. The Behavior Technician functions as an integral part of the treatment team and ensures that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner in order to benefits the clients that the Behavior Technician works with. This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff

2. Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants

3. Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs

4. Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills

5. Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties

6. Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills

7. Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients

8. Becomes fluent in the understanding and administering of the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed

9. Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day

10. Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans

11. Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors

12. Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction

13. Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner

14. Follows Adapt for Life and Adaptive Community Support Services policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

15. Submit all notes, progress reports, billing and other necessary documentation on time

16. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. High School diploma, preferably some college

2. Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to be board certified within three months of hire

3. Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred

4. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization

5. Strong leadership experience with great interpersonal and people skills

6. Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities

7. Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with ACSS goals

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient

2. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs

3. Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults

4. Must be able to effectively use 'response blocking' procedures to protect self and clients from injury at all times when working

5. Must be able to utilize crisis management (e.g., manual restraint) procedures where/when needed or directed

6. Must be able to be on your feet a minimum of four hours per day