Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Lead Licensed Psych Tech (LPT)

YAI•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

The Lead RBT/LPT provides direct support to people with moderate to complex needs in accordance with individualized service and behavior support plans, including IBSPs and IPPs, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment. The role models professional, person-centered, and trauma-informed direct support, provides direct-care coverage as needed, and works with program leadership, clinical staff, consultants, community providers, and other staff to coordinate quality care. The position assists the Program Administrator with day-to-day oversight of the residence and staff. Duties include observing and supporting staff performance, addressing and escalating issues, coordinating schedules and shift handoffs, conducting staff meetings, and ensuring that staff complete orientation and required training. The Lead also reviews documentation, electronic records, and e-billing for accuracy and completeness. On assigned shifts, the Lead serves as Facility Manager, overseeing required safety drills, facility checks, logs, vehicle maintenance documentation, and maintenance requests. The role also handles incident reporting and notifications, financial ledgers, supplies and medication inventories, and other regulatory and operational responsibilities. The employee must maintain required certifications and training, comply with applicable regulations and agency policies, and be flexible in responding to program coverage needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or educational equivalent.
At least one year of prior direct-care experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior service needs.
Hold Registered Behavior Technician certification, or obtain it within 60 days of initial employment and maintain it for the duration of the assignment; alternatively, be a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional.
Successfully complete Facility Manager Training within 30 days of appointment.
Successfully complete California Direct Support Professional Training 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 annual continuing education units through competency-based training as required by Titles 17 and 22.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, 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 people of any weight with mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing wheelchairs; lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; running on occasion; and implementing emergency interventions, including lifting or moving people with or without equipment or other staff.
Flexibility with scheduling and acceptance of coverage assignments as required by program needs.
Cooperative and team-oriented approach.
Strong organization and time-management skills.
Exceptional communication and training skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
One or more years of supervisory experience in any field.
Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, clinical syndromes, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral or mental health needs.
Knowledge of California’s Lanterman Act and Title 17 and Title 22 regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide support in accordance with individualized service and behavior support plans, including protective oversight plans, IBSPs, and IPPs.
Model professional, person-centered, and trauma-informed direct support and perform direct-care responsibilities as needed.
Coordinate with program leadership, clinical staff, consultants, community providers, and direct support staff; attend and participate in team meetings.
Assist the Program Administrator with day-to-day residence and staff oversight, including observations, corrective actions, and reporting or escalating issues.
Ensure staff provide positive interactions and person-centered activities consistent with each individual's plans.
Assist with scheduling, complete daily shift reports, and communicate with incoming shift leads during handoffs.
Ensure new hires complete on-site orientation and training before being assigned to individuals; monitor required staff training completion.
Conduct weekly shift meetings with DSP/RBT staff and the Program Administrator.
Review daily documentation, including plans, medication records, staff notes, communication logs, and leisure-activity records, for compliance and completeness.
Ensure completed documents are uploaded to the appropriate electronic systems and filed correctly.
Review e-billing for completeness and quality of notes and address issues affecting billing submissions.
Serve as Facility Manager on assigned shifts; conduct and document required drills, facility checks, and water-temperature logs.
Submit maintenance work orders as needed and review vehicle maintenance logs.
Provide driver certification and training to DSP/RBT staff, including van-driving instruction and checklist use.
Complete incident and Special Incident Reports and make required regulatory notifications; contact vendors for property damage and notify the Administrator.
Manage and accurately document the financial ledgers of people supported.
Ensure food and household-supply inventories are completed and stored appropriately; support individuals in maintaining toiletries and organizing their totes.
Inventory over-the-counter and controlled medications and review medication administration records daily before the end of each shift.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, regulatory, and agency requirements, including HIPAA.
Complete and maintain required program and position training, certifications, licenses, and recertifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.