JOB TITLE: Lead Registered Behavior Technician

POSITION STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week), Hourly

POSITION LOCATION: Peoria Service Center, 507 E. Armstrong Ave., Peoria, IL 61603

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Position Objective: The Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) functions primarily as a behavior technician by providing direct serves to ABA clients, with additional responsibility of completing onboarding and training as well at supplemental supervision to other R/BTs within the department. The Lead RBT uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis within a family-centered approach to carry out programs and activities designed to improve the lives of children and their families.

Why work at Easterseals Central Illinois?

Easterseals has 75 affiliates across the nation that provide services and support to more than one million individuals and families living with a disability every year! For more than 100 years, it has been our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special needs can reach their full potential.

We believe that we are more than a mission. We believe that every child deserves the best, and so does our staff! Some of the “perks” that set us apart from other pediatric clinics:

• Work/life balance: We can provide a set schedule, based on client need, which does not require any nights or weekends!
• Collaborative environment: We provide a wide variety of services designed to promote progress and foster interdisciplinary care! Just to name a few:
  • Rehabilitation services: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Feeding Therapy
  • Behavioral services: Applied Behavioral Analysis and Counseling
  • Clinic Services: Autism Early Diagnostic Clinic, Orthotics Clinic, Serial Casting
  • Many Specialty services like: BrainPaint, CVI Services, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, and so many more!
• Accreditation: Easterseals maintains one of the highest accreditations levels for two separate, independent nonprofit accrediting bodies!
  • We received a 3-year CARF accreditation and continues be the only CARF Accredited Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Program (Pediatric Specialty) in Central Illinois. The latest accreditation is the 8th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Easterseals Central Illinois!
  • We are recognized by the Behavior Health Center for Excellence (BCHOE) with its highest level of accreditation for providing excellent services to children and families through Applied Behavior Analysis. This three-year accreditation highlights Easterseals Central Illinois as the leading provider of Autism Services and Applied Behavior Analysis in downstate Illinois. Only two organizations in Illinois now hold this level of accreditation!

Job Functions:

• Plans, creates, and implements themed activities for the ABA classroom.
• Completes BST model training with new BTs as outlined in onboarding procedures.
• Completes supplemental RBT training as requested by BCBA/Apprentices and/or RBTs.
• Provides ongoing supplemental training, secondary to BCBA/Apprentice’s initial trainings (including programming, procedures and implementation, and data collection).
• Monitors fidelity of ABA services and general practices under the direction of the BCBA.
• Communicates feedback and improvement strategies (i.e., modeling, role play, etc.) with RBT following a fidelity check.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• In absence of BCBA/Apprentice, follows coverage procedures approved by BCBA.
• Assists RBTs with Credentialing exam as requested by RBT candidate.
• Updates staff training binder as necessary.
• Makes visual supports and charts as needed.
• Creates grocery list each week for ABA Services.
• Answers programming questions when BCBA is not available and communicates with the BCBA regarding questions that come up during client sessions.
• Participates in interviews for RBT vacancies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience working directly with children, preferred.
• Must be certified as a Registered Behavior Technician through the BACB.

Competency Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-energy environment while effectively multitasking.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment and maintain all HIPAA requirements.
• Proficiency with or the ability to learn the organization’s computer processing software and Electronic Medical Record software.
• A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Adequate knowledge of applied behavior analysis and behavioral intervention techniques.
• Ability to publicly present information about Easterseals’ Autism and Behavioral services.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite).

Mental Requirements:

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from clients, other staff members, the environment, and standard office machines and equipment.
• Ability to calmly handle and intervene as necessary during behavioral and health-related incidents.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, standing for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Ability to utilize a computer, telephone, tablet, and copy machine.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Ability to drive to all Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius, as needed.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Routinely works in office environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Community Settings for meetings and direct service activities.
• Client homes for direct service activities.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain QBS Safety-Care training certification.
• Ability to maintain active RBT certification status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Easterseals Central Illinois Benefits:

Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of the Easterseals team. Elevate your career and lifestyle with our comprehensive rewards package, designed to recognize and support your commitment to excellence. Here's what awaits:

• Secure Your Future: Enroll in our 401(k) Plan with employer match, ensuring financial stability down the road.
• Time Off That Grows With You: Enjoy expanding vacation, sick, and personal time, rewarding your tenure with us.
• Unwind With Extended Breaks: Take advantage of our paid holiday break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day – providing valuable extra time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Invest in Your Development: Access CEU and Professional Development allowances, along with reimbursements for license renewals, empowering you to continuously grow and excel.
• Guidance and Support: Benefit from our Mentorship Program, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week receive Group Health Insurance covering Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and FSA.
• Extra Holidays for Full-Time Dedication: Celebrate with five additional paid holidays for those working 40 hours weekly, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving.

Join Easterseals, where professionalism meets exceptional rewards, and every moment contributes to a fulfilling and prosperous career journey.

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.