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Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift – Full-Time

• Monday through Sunday - Flexible hours. Also triage. May require on-call.

Location: Conyers, GA (Rockdale)

The base location for this position is: Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit Program (Autism CSU) - Conyers, GA

View Point Health’s Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit program provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents. Is client care your number one goal? Do you excel at customer service? Are you motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? If you answered yes, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Our facility is a 10 bed crisis stabilization unit in a beautiful scenic setting, located on 7 acres of land in Conyers, Georgia. We serve adolescents ages 10-14 on the Autism Spectrum, and provide a strong multidisciplinary team approach incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health clinical services, and medication management. Apply to be a part of our exceptional team today!

The role of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is to provide ABA services to individuals while they are admitted to our ASD CSU. This role primarily consists of monitoring general client activity, observing, and reporting behavior/progress of clients on the Autism Spectrum. This includes the implementation of a treatment plan developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) addressing behavior reduction and skill acquisition goals. The RBT will also monitor the progress of a treatment plan and work closely with the BCBA to update the treatment plan as necessary. The RBT will also adhere to ongoing review and measurement of program and service applications to comply with regulations, policies, procedures and standards set by the Agency and the Georgia Department of Behavior Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The RBT will work under close supervision and guidance of a BCBA to implement behavior interventions for individuals with ASD, some of whom will have co-occurring IDD/BH diagnoses (mental illnesses). The RBT will also assist with duties on the unit as assigned.

Job Description:

The Registered Behavior Technician –

• Delivers ABA therapy in a 1:1 or small group format in the Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Accurately implements skill acquisition programs, behavior reduction plans, behavior protocols, and/or behavior support plans
• Maintains precise client progress records, which may include data sheets, graphs, daily notes, anecdotal information, etc.;
• Accurately collects data (paper and/or electronically) on target behaviors specific to the client’s Behavior Support Plan & Skill Acquisition Programming
• Maintains detailed records of client progress and services performed
• Completes timely and thorough session notes as expected
• Maintains a safe, clean, stimulating, and fun environment for the client
• Collaborates with professionals on the client’s treatment team as needed regarding client updates, progress, behavioral concerns, etc.
• Implements ABA intervention in line with the BACB ethical guidelines
• Participates in initial and ongoing staff trainings as assigned, as well as commit to continued learning and performance improvement
• Reports changes in client condition to supervisor
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.), when needed
• Attends client specific meetings and trainings
• Provides important information regarding the client to facilitate appropriate case management and collaboration
• Maintains credential as a Registered Behavior Technician through the BACB
• Actively participates in supervision with the BCBA
• Participates in both individual and group supervision
• Adheres to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT Code of Ethics
• Must already possess the credential as an RBT
• Functions and/or provides services with an awareness, sensitivity and understanding of cultural differences, similarities and abilities
• Provides high quality customer service

Additional Program Specific Job Duties:

• Monitors clients during breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Assists with completing admissions for new arrivals
• Prepares clients’ belongings upon discharge
• Monitors and assist clients with ADLs as needed
• Assists clients with scheduled phone calls
• Maintains a safe environment, which includes conducting safety checks for new admissions and current clients
• Implements chosen crisis curriculum procedures as necessary to maintain safety
• Accurately follow unit protocols and procedures
• Monitors and assist during unit visitation
• If necessary, minimally organize the unit
• Conducts room sweeps for contraband or dangerous items
• Completes daily client observations sheets for assigned client/s
• Monitors general milieu
• Assists with “Receive and Evaluate” client(s) as needed
• Completes the daily 24 hour report to document the client’s behaviors during the shift
• Assists with ensuring levels of observation ratio and monitor 1:1 clients all day and ensure that they are never more than an arms-length away or without supervision
• Transports clients if needed
• Assists with the implementation of an individual Plan Of Care for each assigned client
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a social services related field AND one year of experience in a related field
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, move about, hear and speak.
• Must be able to pass physical requirements of MANDT training (i.e. - standing from knees without using hands, regular transitions from knees to standing, and perform holds)
• Must be able to restrain an individual over 100 pounds
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED AND Three years of experience in a social services related position OR One year of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Tech 2 (SST011) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a social services related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in a social services related field
• BACB certified RBT
• Associate degree or higher and/or enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field
• Two (2) years’ work experience providing social or direct care services to an individual or groups of individuals with special needs
• Experience in ABA
• Experience with severe challenging behaviors
• Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.