RBT - Full-time - (STS, AV) - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Adult Skills Center•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of Independence and realize their greatest potential. The Behavior Technician (BT) is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. The BT supports the clients in their development of basic living and social skills. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the BCBA supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) preferred or international equivalent from four-year college or university in Education, Psychology, or related field.
Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities desirable. Requires initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills necessary.
Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR and Core Competency Training and Direct Support Professional Training and other training as required.
Must have current California Driver’s license/Insurance and clean DMV.
Must receive criminal record clearance through the DOJ.
Must be able to successfully complete PCMA training within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of clients during service hours
Provide behavior management and therapies as guided by behavior support plan
Provide supportive mentoring and guidance
Ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment.
Participate in ongoing development and supervision of milieu meetings, activities, groups, clubs, and outings
Provide support during client’s vocational training. It is required to work alongside client, engaged in the same job duties and adhering to same policies and procedures of the workplace (may include washing dishes, janitorial services, etc.)
Develop and maintain positive relationships with participant and team
Communicate with treatment team on a regular basis
Drive participants to appointments and activities
Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
Assist participant growth and development in social, emotional, physical, vocational, recreational, and cultural arenas
Assist participants in developing social, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Work alongside treatment team in developing and implementing behavior management strategies for participants, including setting, and enforcing limits for behavior
Use de-escalation skills in managing crises
Monitor participants' ongoing needs; communicate with treatment team to ensure that these needs are met
Attend and participate in all required meetings and in-service training sessions in order to develop and maintain skills
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform other off-site duties as assigned
Participate in weekly meetings, trainings, etc. as assigned by the supervisor