Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for Sunnyhill ABA Team (Jefferson County)

Description

Join Our Team as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and Make a Difference in Jefferson County!

About Us: At Sunnyhill, Inc., we’re not just a  workplace—we’re a community where everyone belongs and everyone matters.  We’re on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual and  developmental disabilities (IDD) to live their best lives, and we’re  looking for passionate, caring people like you to join our incredible  team!

Position Summary

The Registered Behavioral Technician provides supports in the field of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and works under the supervision of a Board Certified Analysis (BCBA) supporting individuals with their daily needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of essential functions is not intended to be limiting. Sunnyhill, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. The essential duties reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• Follows and implements individualized behavior intervention plans and strategies developed by the BCBA to address specific behavioral goals and objectives.
• Provides direct, one-on-one behavioral support to persons we support in various settings, such as home and in the community.
• Accurately collects and records data on persons we support behavior and progress during sessions.
• Collaborates with the ABA team to ensure consistency and effectiveness in implementing strategies.
• Uses behavior analysis techniques to teach and reinforce adaptive skills, communication skills and social skills.
• Handle challenging behaviors in a professional and therapeutic manner, following agency policies.
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in individualized care planning.
• With the BCBA/BCaBA, supports persons we support and family/significant others in home programs and protocols.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all people we support health related information.
• Immediately reports to BCBA/BCaBA any incidents/variances or complaints.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Reports all incomplete work assignments to BCBA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate or able to obtain within three (3) months of hire.

Required Skills/Abilities & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced (at times stressful) environment.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (use of personal vehicle required at times)
• Acceptable background checks

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
• Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
• Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist.

Sunnyhill is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.