Lead Registered Behavior Technician

The Lead Registered Behavior Technician (LRBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programming, and other behavioral interventions for consumers served by the ABA Services program. The LRBT will collect observational, A-B-C, and daily data under the direct supervision of one or more Board Certified Behavior Analyst(s) (BCBA) and the Director of ABA Services (Director). The LRBT will assist with intervention and implementation of therapeutic programming and assessments, such as functional analyses and/or functional behavior assessments. In addition, the LRBT will model interventions outlined within behavior support plans, and provide feedback to other implementers/caregivers/parents under the supervision of the BCBA and Director. The LRBT is responsible for maintaining accurate data collection for consumers, including documentation of skills, and for retaining precise records for billing purposes. The implementation of programming with consumers occurs in a variety of settings such as site based, community, or in-home.

The LRBT must have excellent reasoning, analytical and communication skills. Attention to detail, patience and perseverance are important characteristics.

The LRBT will work with the ABA Services team. The team supports individuals with developmental disabilities as well as psychiatric/behavioral diagnoses. Individuals served may exhibit impulsive behaviors, poor decision-making, and verbal/physical aggression. The LRBT will use behavioral observation and assessment, and crisis intervention and prevention skills on a daily basis. The LRBT must be able to provide support to consumers by following positive behavior support plans and interventions. The LRBT must be able to remain calm and provide verbal coaching and modeling for other staff/caregivers in crisis situations.

The LRBT is responsible for supervising, scheduling and training other department RBTs. The LRBT approves timecards and time-off requests for other department RBTs. The LRBT is a salaried position.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises RBTs under the direction of a BCBA and Director of ABA Services. This includes handling appraisals, timecards, disciplinaries and commendations, among other supervisory duties.
• Oversees RBT scheduling for the ABA department. Communicating with appropriate individuals regarding the schedule. Updating schedules at times with short notice.
• Provides training to new RBTs, under the direction of a BCBA.
• Assists staff and families by helping with program implementation and working with staff and consumers during daily living activities.
• Communicates with families or other appropriate individuals regarding their questions on program implementation. May communicate via email, phone call, text messages or other appropriate methods.
• Collects and measures data required by treatment plans, BSPs, and/or other programs developed by the BCBA(s) and/or at the request of the Director.
• Assists and participates in functional analyses, functional behavior assessments and other assessments as requested by the BCBA(s) and/or Director.
• Implements preference assessments with consumers.
• Maintains accurate and complete records.
• Implements and tracks skill acquisition programs.
• Participates in treatment planning and meetings with the consumer’s support team.
• Provides crisis intervention, as needed to maintain safety, within the scope of current crisis management system certifications.
• Completes required paperwork and required reports in a timely manner, including billing documentation and monitoring other RBT’s timecards.
• Uses task analyses, backward chaining, and/or forward chaining procedures to teach consumers daily skills.
• Provides modeling and feedback to caregivers regarding behavior support plan implementation in natural environments.
• Models appropriate behaviors for caregivers and staff.
• Participates in regular supervision meetings with the LRBT Supervisor, including but not limited to: reading assigned articles, participating in discussions about assigned articles, and completing assignments related to current topics of discussion.
• Leads RBT team meetings.
• Is an active participant during meetings with the treatment team to discuss the consumer’s progress and to determine priorities for the consumer related to the treatment plan, behavior support plan, or other programs developed by the BCBA(s), Director, and treatment team.
  
  

• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Ability to work with and respect persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours and flexible days and to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, co-workers, families, and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to demonstrate competency with MS Office, scheduling platforms, and data collection software programs.
• Ability to demonstrate and retain knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis principles, positive behavior support principles and practices, and behavior management techniques as they apply to programming for those with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to comply with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) ethical principles regarding professional conduct and scope of practice.
• Obtains ongoing supervision from BCBA(s) for a minimum of 5% of the hours spent directly engaged implementing consumer programming.
• Maintains RBT credential in good standing with the BACB.
• Ability to stand, stoop, push and pull items, and lift 50 pounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work
  
  

Minimum required: High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.

Candidate must have current RBT certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Candidates who have successfully completed a 40-hour RBT training program and are ready to take their Competency Assessment followed by the RBT exam will be considered.

• Successfully completes required in-service trainings when provided.
• Successfully completes a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (child CPR included).
• Successfully completes a course in First Aid.
• Successfully completes a course in Abuse and Neglect.
• Successfully completes a course in Health and Safety.
• Successfully completes a course in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Successfully completes a course on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Successfully completes a course on the MANDT System.
• Successfully completes a course on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for Health and Safety.
• Class E driver’s license from the State of Missouri.
  
  

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION. I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL of The Arc of the Ozarks RULES AND REGULATIONS.