Registered Behavior Technician

Adapt for Life • Matthews, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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! This is an hourly position.

Requirements

• High School diploma, preferably some college
• Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to be board certified within three months of hire
• Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization
• Great interpersonal and people skills
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with Adapt For Life goals.
• Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
• Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults

Responsibilities

• Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff
• Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants
• Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs
• Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills
• Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties
• Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
• Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients
• Becomes fluent in the understanding and administering of the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed
• Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day
• Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans
• Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction
• Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner
• Follows Adapt for Life policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
• Submit all notes, progress reports, billing and other necessary documentation on time
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise

Benefits

• Performance based raises awarded every 6 months
• Weekly pay
• Very competitive pay
• Earn up to 12 days of PTO a year, accrued weekly, PTO accrual rate increases with longevity with the company
• Holiday Pay
• Health Benefits at day 31 after working full time hours for 30 days
• 401(k) matching – 4%
• Education Assistance Program to full-time employees, up to $2,000 per calendar year! (tuition reimbursement for current students in an approved degree or certification program related to ABA therapy and behavioral health services or for student loan reimbursement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED