Behavioral technician job description

$500 Retention Bonus (6 months FT employment)

NEW STARTING PAY $17/ $18hr

Are you someone who exhibits and continually improves best practices relative to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) skills development? Are you looking for a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of families and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Do you want to receive on-site training and on-going supervision from expert Board Certified Behavior Analysts on the job? Are you looking for opportunities for professional development and advancement?

Then, this position is for you!

The Trellis Center at KidsTLC is GROWING and looking for energetic and professional candidates to become Autism Program Facilitators. Program Facilitators are registered behavior technicians who work directly with clients and implement clinical programming under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

Who are we?

KidsTLC is a Counsel on Accreditation (COA) accredited non-for-profit organization. The Trellis Center sets the standard for high-quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) services within the Midwest region by offering an innovative model of service delivery and clinical supervision within a state-of-the-art environment. KidsTLC family of professionals is committed to making a substantial difference in the lives of the children and families we encounter. The Trellis Center primarily provides center-based services to early intervention and school-aged clients.

Autism Program Facilitators are responsible for implementing individualized programming, collecting data, graphing client progress, and participating in Trellis Center trainings regarding individualized client programming and ASD specific instructional techniques.

Position Requirements

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental disabilities
• 1+ years of experience working with children in an early childhood, educational or clinical environment

Education:

Bachelor's degree in special education, applied behavior analysis, psychology or a related field preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience with applied behavior analysis (ABA)
• Registered Behavior Technician credential
• Enrolled in or plans to enroll in graduate study in behavior analysis

Position Benefits

• KidsTLC offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Ongoing Training & Development, Career Advancement Opportunities
• KidsTLC's generous paid time off benefit for Program Facilitators allows employees to request preferred dates for time off each year
• Program Facilitators have the option of entering into contracts for supervision for maintenance of a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or the pursuance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

The Behavioral Tech provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned. The health, welfare and safety of our participants is the main-focus of your position. Monitor and track activities of participants and document all observations and actions. Check facility, grounds and participants regularly for security and or safety hazards.
Responsibilities

Facilitates clients' daily needs per the program schedule.

Conducts person and property searches of participants as required.

Performs urine drug screening testing of participants as required.

Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).

Observes and monitors participants' behavior and interactions. Documentation in communication log

Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.

Completion of Med training required.

Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities. Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.

Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community.

Basic knowledge of referrals, both within and outside of our Organization

Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.

Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.

Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethic, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentially

Becomes familiar with the Policy and Procedures. Consistency required in following our policies and procedures. Follow emergency procedures exactly (notification protocols, transportation, etc.) Follow exact directions given and documents everything.

Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.

Attends all staff meetings, in-service trainings, and educational workshops

Stock food and drink supplies for clients and staff

Under your Supervisor's direction you maybe be asked to perform some office duties. Including but not limited to: Assembly, breakdown and quality assurance of client charts, light filing, and answering of telephones.

This is a full-time position at a residential program. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at (url removed).

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Who are you?

You are a caring and dedicated professional that is invested in helping individuals return to a pre-crisis level of functioning. Make a difference in your local community by working with individuals that have a primary mental health diagnosis and/or co-occurring disorders. You will be part of a versatile team that will implement client treatment plans that are established for each resident.

Under guidance of the Residential Manager, you will oversee the direct care of the residents during designated working hours. You will work with clients who are admitted on an emergency status to reduce their level of distress and stabilize the crisis situation. You oversee the cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and personal hygiene skills of residents, and oversee the residents in taking their medications. You observe residents' behavior and functioning, monitor progress on treatment plans, and communicate with appropriate team members, while also offering encouragement of the residents to be involved in their own treatment.

You understand the need to be a positive role model for the residents and provide ongoing guidance with the use of motivational interviewing. Work in cooperation with other providers, family members, or significant others involved in the residents' recovery plan. Facilitate programming using evidence-based behavioral management techniques.

You have.

• HSD/GED
• a valid driver's license
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain one
• In this role you will regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously.
• Willingness to submit background check and fingerprinting

Preferably.

• Experience working in a residential environment
• A knowledge base of psychological disorders and related behaviors
• Experience de-escalating situations

Who are we?

We are a growing and continuously improving team of passionate people. We provide a range of community mental health and substance abuse counseling services. We are people helping people. Where they are.

In addition to being someplace you belong and people who care about your growth. We are a community that provides Healthcare Insurance, Telehealth, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO, Paid Holidays (10), and 403(b) Retirement with a company match.

Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace. We base employment on qualifications, merit, and organizational/community need. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve

We'd love to hear from you. Click "apply" to submit your resume and then learn more about us by visiting our website at

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