About Job

American Behavioral Solutions promotes the social development and independence of individuals in need of behavioral health services. To that end, we provide treatment, training, and education that support autonomy and improve life quality for people that would benefit from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. As a leader in behavioral services, ABS seeks to shape communities to be clinically and culturally empowered by our evidence-based services targeted towards allowing individuals with behavioral and developmental disorders to thrive in their environments.

Our principles and core values include:

Acceptance: ABS serves children of different ages facing behavioral challenges due to deficits in communication, social, adaptive, and play skills, and we strive to help all our clients with empathy, compassion, and understanding.
Growth and Development: ABS treatment plans focus on allowing clients to naturally reach their potential navigating through their environments, as well as supporting all staff to be motivated to provide their best possible services.
Cultural Competency: ABS places an emphasis on hiring culturally diverse employees and teaching staff to respond to the health and cultural needs of the population we serve.
Integrity: ABS abides to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Ethics Codes for Behavior Analysts in addition to our own Professional Code of Ethics, holding ourselves to high ethical standards and always putting honesty and transparency first.
Compassion: ABS cultivates staff who engage in caring, sympathetic, and professional interactions, not only with the clients we serve but also their families, friends, and anyone impacted by the diagnosis.
Dignity and Respect: ABS believes the needs and wants of our clients and their families comes first, and thus we honor everyone’s wishes for ensuring successful treatment without compromising the client’s inherent dignity.
Diversity and Celebration: ABS celebrates the community we’ve built, including all employees and clients, who bring their own unique perspectives, strengths, and personalities to our agency.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is involved in the implementation of interventions designed by the behavior analyst to be used with individuals to produce socially significant outcomes. This position is responsible for performing professional work that is substantially varied in nature under the general direction from the analyst. The RBT applies professional training and experience to implement appropriate interventions for clients and to carry out other appropriate assignments.

Essential components of this position are listed below but are subject to change at the discretion of the company. This job description describes the essential job functions but does not provide an exhaustive list of duties that may be assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct direct observations of clients in their living, educational, and community environments
Review client’s behavior programs and/or assessment
Collect baseline and intervention data to evaluate outcomes
Collect data on targets for behavior reduction and skill acquisition
Graph data in the portal and seek assistance from analyst when necessary
Implement behavior programs
Run all programs with each client
Prepare daily session notes within 24 hours of service delivery
Accurately track hours of service and stay within the budgeted time frame
Complete authorized therapy hours for each client and do so appropriately
Maintain access to computer/ e-mail/ tablet
Return phone calls within 4 hours and e-mails within 24 hours
Notify Human Resources of requests to take paid time off; ensure that the time requested off is posted in the agency calendar once approved by the company; obtain coverage options
Follow the BACB regulation terms of supervision for RBT
Report for face-to-face group supervision meetings at least once per month and prepare individual supervision form bi-weekly
Demonstrate professionalism in all facets of job (e.g., contacts analyst or caregiver in advance of cancellation or tardiness, maintains positive attitude, follows dress and conduct guidelines)

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure requirements for documentation of services are implemented
Improve systems and procedures and initiative corrective actions
Attend training, meetings, and conferences required by the company
Comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position
Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA laws
Report any incidents of Client Rights, Zero Tolerance, harassment or discrimination, Health/ Safety/ Welfare violations
Prepare incident reports for any abuse/ neglect situations observed or reported to you and inform analyst of owner of the company immediately

Skills and Qualifications

Outstanding social skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, intuitive analytical abilities, training or coursework in developmental disabilities
Knowledge of state, HIPAA, and Medicaid regulations
Ability to handle multiple activities at the same time
Maintain access to computer and check e-mail regularly
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work effectively with clients, families, caregivers, and support coordinators
Ability to show flexibility and motivation, and to display emotionality to fit a variety of sensitive situations
Ability to display sound judgment and reasoning in decision-making and problem-solving skills in using ABA techniques

PLEASE NOTE: If you have prior experience in the fields of ABA, autism services, social work, teaching, babysitting, mental health services, respite care, working with children, children development, or have interest in developing experience in ABA, we encourage you to apply!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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