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Registered Behavior Technician - DeLand, United States - Easterseals Northeast Central Florida Inc
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Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The Registered Behavior Technician will primarily provide individual services for children with an identified medical necessity for treatment using Applied Behavior Analysis. They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, collect data on target behaviors and implement behavior intervention plans. When not assigned to a client, the RBT will assist with general behavior support in the classrooms, collaborate with other therapy disciplines or conduct observations of new students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in community environments.
· Gather behavioral data to track progress of behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan and work with the BCBA to periodically modify the plan.
· Implement skill acquisition programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) and behavior reduction programs utilizing discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching and verbal behavior instruction as written and instructed by the BCBA.
· Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings.
· Support teachers with general behavior management when serving as the behavior support technician.
· Complete mandatory training and refresher training.
· Work closely with the supervisor to ensure completion of professional development requirements to maintain certification.
· Properly report all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving services.
· Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established organizational procedures and insurance requirements.
· Maintain a safe work environment.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· High Diploma
· BA or BS in psychology, social work, special education or related field preferred.
CERTIFICATION:
· Possess and retain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
· As time permits, obtain and maintain DCF trainings for childcare.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Great interpersonal relationship skills.
· Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.
· Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young children.
· Current knowledge of HIPAA law.
· Ability to secure and retain a Medicaid Provider Number.
· Ability to operate copier, computer and fax machine.
· Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
· Able to see and hear clearly, close up, receive oral communication via phone and in person, and to provide a safe environment.
· Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Employees are required to work in a drug-free workplace.
· Employees are required to work in a smoke-free workplace.