Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Bowling Green, KY

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you searching for a career that gives you purpose and fulfillment? At Adapt For Life, our Registered Behavior Technicians are the backbone of the services we provide. You'll have the opportunity to make in impact on an individuals life in a positive way!

Don't have a RBT Certification, no worries! We offer a training program with a dedicated trainer that will prepare you to pass your exam and obtain your RBT Credential.

$1000 Sign On Bonus if you are already an RBT, paid out after 90 days of employment!

Why come work with us?

· Performance based raises awarded twice per year!

· Earn up to 10 days of PTO and full time employees receive and additional 6 paid holidays!

· Monthly bonus opportunities in addition to hourly pay.

· Fun in the workplace! We work with kids, so we must be able to have fun ourselves!

· Benefits available as soon as 31 days of employment for full time staff members (must average over 30 hours per week)

· Privately owned and locally operated company.

Job Summary: The Behavior Technician will apply empirically based behavioral principles to all clients that the Behavior Technician works with. The Behavior Technician functions as an integral part of the treatment team and ensures that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner in order to benefits the clients that the Behavior Technician works with. This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff

2. Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants

3. Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs

4. Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills

5. Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties

6. Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills

7. Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients

8. Becomes fluent in the understanding and administering of the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed

9. Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day

10. Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans

11. Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors

12. Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction

13. Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner

14. Follows Adapt for Life and Adaptive Community Support Services policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

15. Submit all notes, progress reports, billing and other necessary documentation on time

16. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. High School diploma, preferably some college

2. Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to be board certified within three months of hire

3. Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred

4. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization

5. Strong leadership experience with great interpersonal and people skills

6. Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities

7. Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with ACSS goals

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient

2. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs

3. Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults

4. Must be able to effectively use 'response blocking' procedures to protect self and clients from injury at all times when working

5. Must be able to utilize crisis management (e.g., manual restraint) procedures where/when needed or directed

6. Must be able to be on your feet a minimum of four hours per day