Registered Behavior Technician

Summary

The Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for providing intensive behavioral intervention services to clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays in language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development. The behavior technician is ultimately responsible for direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication with the board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) about the program and the progress of the behavior service plans. The Behavior Technician maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the co-owners.

Education and Experience:

● completed high school-level education or equivalent required

● A minimum of 3 months experience in the field of ABA preferred

● Some college coursework in the areas of family therapy, child development, special education, psychology, or related field

● RBT Certification required

Essential Functions

● Provide direct therapy in individual and group sessions.

● Complete weekly program writing and maintain client's program book.

● Assists BCBA with implementing individualized goals and checklists.

● Implements individualized treatment plan as written, supervised, and directed by the BCBA

● Collects accurate data and graphs data as instructed.

● Maintains dignity and confidentiality for all clients.

● Maintains and protects the wellbeing of all clients

● Physically and mentally capable of having children and a vulnerable population of clients in your sole care without compromising their safety

● Completes and returns session notes and other paperwork on time and manages learner PHI in accordance with HIPAA.

● Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Texas’s driving requirements

● Dependable means of transportation

Additional Functions:

● Actively communicates Monarch Preparatory’s outreach efforts to community

● Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Monarch Preparatory

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Mental Demands:

· Ability to communicate effectively (verbal or written)

· Interpret policy, procedures, and data

· Maintain emotional control under stress

· Work with frequent interruptions

· Participate in training as required

· Ability to complete and pass all required training for the position (CPR, BLS, HIPAA, and other trainings as assigned)

Environmental/Physical Demands

● Ability to stand, walk, run, and circulate for extended periods of time.

● Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

● Repetitive use of tablet or computer-related hand motions

● Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

● Moderate to high stress levels.

● Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment.

● Regular contact with parent / guardian (s), community members and outside agency personnel.

● Hazards: Incumbent may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-injurious, or socially undesirable behavior.

● May also routinely be exposed to students that exhibit physical and verbal aggression toward staff that is directly linked to their disability

● May be exposed to biological hazards or bodily fluids due to the client’s behavior

Travel

· Potential for regionwide and statewide travel for training and conferences

• Ability and willingness to travel between learner locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner.

· Potential for traveling on occasional between student community settings within the Tyler area

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must pass a criminal history background check

AAP/EEO Statement

Monarch Preparatory, LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Monarch Preparatory, LLC team, no provider or employees shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• This is a full time position, Are you available to work on site Monday-Fridays 8a-4:30p daily?
• 3. The physical demands of this position require someone to be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 25lbs, and have children or the vulnerable population in your care-Are you able to meet the physical demands of this role?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person