DSP-RBT - Back-up Lead - CA

YAI•Hollister, CA

68d

About The Position

The DSP-RBT provides direct support and care to people with developmental disabilities, including people with moderate to complex support needs. The role promotes individuals’ safety, health, wellness, personal rights, strengths, interests, goals, and connections to their communities. Support is delivered in accordance with individualized service plans, behavior support plans, and applicable policies and regulations, using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. The position performs a range of authorized support tasks, including personal care and activities of daily living, medication administration, skill development, communication support, meal planning and preparation, transportation, and assistance with purchases and funds. It also maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, responds to crises, documents services and events in records and an electronic health record, completes required training and paperwork, and works collaboratively with individuals, their teams, program leadership, and clinical staff. Under appropriate supervision, the DSP-RBT participates in treatment-plan development, implements behavior support plans, collects and summarizes behavioral data, reports changes in behavior or condition, and communicates with authorized representatives as instructed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The position also serves as a back-up Lead RBT/Lead LPT, providing scheduled coverage and performing lead duties on assigned shifts as needed. Lead coverage may involve varying schedules and travel to other local programs within the region.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of prior direct-care experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior service needs.
Hold or obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 60 days of appointment, or be a Licensed Psych Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete Facility Manager Training within 30 days of appointment.
Complete California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses within one year of appointment.
Hold or obtain through employer-provided training CPR/First Aid, Ukeru, and CPI certifications, and recertify annually.
Complete a health screening.
Complete annual continuing education units (CEUs) for professional development through competency-based training as required by Titles 17 and 22.
Exceptional communication and training skills.
Basic computer skills, including email and use of Workday and related systems to complete tasks.
Cooperative team player.
Initiative, strong organizational skills, and good time management.
Flexibility and willingness to accept requested lead coverage assignments, which may include varying schedules or travel to other local programs within the region.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls; assisting with lifting or moving individuals of any weight using mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting or moving up to 25 pounds or running occasionally; and carrying out emergency interventions under an individual’s plans, including lifting or moving individuals of any weight with or without equipment or additional staff.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Human Services field such as social work or psychology.
At least one year of supervisory experience in any field.
Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes, and/or I/DD with co-occurring behavioral or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

Supervise and protect individuals, maintain house rules, facilitate fire-safety learning, and identify and escalate signs of potential harm to self or others.
Provide support in a variety of settings according to individualized service and behavior support plans, including for people with moderate to complex needs.
Promote health, wellness, and safety through appropriate supervision and crisis management in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Implement plans of protective oversight and Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment; follow safe handling procedures and COVID mitigation and infection-control protocols.
Support individuals’ strengths, interests, abilities, personal rights, emotional well-being, relationships, personal goals, social participation, and community connections.
Carry out authorized person-centered support tasks, including personal care, activities of daily living, medication administration, teaching skills, advocacy, communication support, dispute resolution, and ethical decision-making.
Supervise or plan and prepare balanced meals and snacks in accordance with individuals’ dietary restrictions and guidelines.
Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, and other activities.
Assist individuals with purchases and safeguard personal allowance and other funds.
Complete and maintain required position- and program-specific trainings and apply the skills learned.
Review communication logs, document events and progress, record services and other information, and enter operational data in an electronic health record.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, including notifications, incident reports, file updates, maintenance requests, calls, and evening and weekend reports.
Maintain a therapeutic environment using Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, informed decision-making, and trauma-informed approaches.
Collaborate with the circle of support, communicate program needs, provide feedback, and take a solution-oriented approach to conflicts.
Consult with program leadership, clinical staff, and direct support staff; attend and participate in team meetings.
Use foundational and progressive teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and other regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
Maintain BACB certification or license requirements (RBT or LPT) and complete required recertifications and trainings.
Model DSP/RBT skills using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Under appropriate supervision, participate in treatment-plan development; build specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs; implement Behavior Support Plans; collect, record, and summarize behavioral data; report changes in behavior or other signs and symptoms to a supervisor; and communicate with authorized representatives as instructed by the BCBA.
Provide back-up Lead RBT/Lead LPT coverage as designated and scheduled by program leadership, performing assigned lead duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.