Job description
Join Elwyn California!
Elwyn California is currently seeking a
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)to work with our residential group homes. This is a non-exempt level position reporting to the Program Administrator.
Various Shifts available- Full Time, Part Time, On-Call. Morning, Afternoon, Nights and Weekends
Registered Behavioral Tech Pay :$24/hr
POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Home Behavior Technician provides direct support to people with developmental disabilities who exhibit acute challenging behaviors in a clinically-driven Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) residential program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages, trains, transports and supervises the activities and functions of all individuals in addition to maintaining the home/day program in a safe, clean and healthy manner
- Assists individuals in occupational, recreational, vocational and therapeutic programs including, but not limited to, off-site day program/work area/locations
- Assists individuals in the independent management of his/her affairs, which may include , but are not limited to, personal hygiene, meal preparation, clothing maintenance, personal health maintenance, money management, household maintenance, employment habits, recreational activities and/or other duties or responsibilities which provides/assists the individuals to live in a caring environment
- Implements and documents all documentation assigned and required including, but not limited to, skill development, behavior management/behavior support plans, emergencies, habilitation plan, maintenance, reinforcement schedules, token economies, pictures schedules, etc.
- Attends weekly clinical meetings to review and discuss program affairs
- Serves as a member of the team by adhering to all current policies and procedures of the facility, as well as, participating and promoting a home-like environment for the individuals
- Cooperates with Elwyn California and the State of California Department of Social Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
- Maintain certifications and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Administrator (BCBA). In the absence of the Program Administrator, reports to the Weekend Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTACTS: Including but not limited to parents/guardians, California Department of Social Services/Division of Development Disabilities (DDD) case manager, consultants, supports coordinators, physicians, clinical services, Elwyn administrative and management staff.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, certificate and/or associates degree preferred in related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities with the focus on behavioral services. Experience in a related field or with people with developmental disabilities may be substituted on a year for year basis (2 years) for the associate's degree
- Experience working with individuals with acute behaviors
- Previous knowledge /training in areas of applied behavior analysis or one (1) year applied behavioral strategies, including, but not limited to, reinforcement schedules, token economy programs, picture schedules, etc.
- Previous knowledge/training with individuals who utilize augmentative communication devices
- Must become a Registered Behavior Technician within six (6) months of date of hire or transfer
- Must be available to attend weekly staff meetings
- Must cooperate with Elwyn California staff, the Department of Social Services staff, or, any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
- Must possess good customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
- Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: See
Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions include: Ongoing interaction with consumers and staff, potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other common conditions in a healthcare environment, and interaction with consumers who may display aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors.
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