Registered Behavior Technician

Location

Main

Type

Full Time

Benefits:

life insurance
403 (b) matching
403 (b)
work week - monday - friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
guranteed 30 hours
sign on bonus
Tiered growth opportunity
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides 1:1 behavioral intervention service to children with special needs and support to their families. RBTs are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

This is performed by physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma, or GED

Required Credentials:

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification required.

All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain current registration with the BACB.

Assist the BCBA in implementing behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.

Collect data on all programming and write progress notes.

Advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel.

Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.

Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.

Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.

With the BCBA, instruct patients and family/significant others in home programs and protocols.

Attend all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Instructions to the patient/family in-home program with documentation in medical record notes.

Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information.

Immediately report to the BCBA/ Therapy Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints.

Maintain current CPR certification.

Work Week - Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Guarantee work week 30 hours 1-2 established locations

Tiered Growth Opportunity

Sign-on Bonus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc

Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.

Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.

Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.