Registered Behavior Technician in Columbus, Georgia at EASTER SEALS WEST GEORGIA INC

Job Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician will primarily provide individual services for children with an identified medical necessity for treatment using Applied Behavior Analysis. They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, collect data on target behaviors and implement behavior intervention plans. When not assigned to a client, the RBT will assist with general behavior support in the classrooms, collaborate with other therapy disciplines or conduct observations of new students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in community environments.

· Maintains effective and co-operative work relations with others.

· Gather behavioral data to track progress of behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan and work with the BCBA to periodically modify the plan.

· Implement skill acquisition programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) and behavior reduction programs utilizing discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching and verbal behavior instruction as written and instructed by the BCBA.

· Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings.

· Support teachers with general behavior management when serving as the behavior support technician.

· Complete mandatory training and refresher training.

· Work closely with the supervisor to ensure completion of professional development requirements to maintain certification.

· Properly report all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving services.

· Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established organizational procedures and insurance requirements.

· Maintain a safe work environment.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING EXPECTATIONS:

· Must possess strong organizational and computer literacy skills.

· Must possess strong organizational and computer literacy skills.

· Must possess a professional demeanor and present a professional image.

· Must have the ability to plan and manage time, resources, and services with minimal supervision.

· Must possess a strong ability to analyze and interpret information and policies.

· Consistently emphasizes and enforces excellence.

· Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.

· Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young children.

· Current knowledge of HIPAA law.

· Ability to secure and retain a Medicaid Provider Number.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

· Minimum High Diploma

· BA or BS in psychology, social work, special education, or related field preferred.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

· Able to see and hear clearly, close, receive oral communication via phone and in person, and to provide a safe environment.

· Able to lift and carry items or children weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Employees are required to work in a drug-free workplace.

· Employees are required to work in a smoke-free workplace.