POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Registered Behavior Technician position is responsible for working in home and clinic-based intervention programs with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities. A Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for implementing treatment objectives written by a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) based in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the scientific principles of leaning and motivation to increase positive behaviors and social interactions and decrease inappropriate behaviors. The position performs and coordinates responsibilities associated with measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation, and reporting. The position requires a minimum education of a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The position reports to Compliance Specialists and Licensed Behavior Analysts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements program design and monitoring activities through formal written training plans and protocols using evidenced-based training approaches based on ABA to improve individuals functioning and performance.
• Performs and coordinates measurement and assessment to facilitate the formulation of treatment goals and measurement of client progress. This includes conducting data collection as directed by the LBA, implementing measurement procedures, recording information, describing behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms, and providing assistance with individualized and functional assessment procedures.
• Implements skill-based interventions and evidence-based treatments including following the skill acquisition plan to implement teaching and training procedures (naturalistic, task-analyzed chaining, discrimination, stimulus control, etc) with clients, assisting with the training of family members and caregivers.
• Collects and graphs data from formal training plans in accordance with the objectives specified in individual treatment plans. This includes documenting formal training protocols and methods used in helping the child acquire, retain, and generalize the self-help, socialization, cognitive, communication, organizational skills and the positive behaviors necessary to function successfully in home and community-based settings.
• Documents outcome-based training goals and mechanisms for measuring and documenting progress toward these goals as evidenced by training data. The training effort will occur in the customary and usual locations where the individual lives, plays, learns, and socializes.
• Monitors training methods designed to improve a child's skills, including, but not limited to social and related skills (e.g., imitation, initiation of social interactions with adults and peers, reciprocal exchanges and parallel and interactive play with peers and siblings) to enhance participation across all environments and relationships; a functional communication system (e.g., expressive verbal language, receptive language and nonverbal communication skills and augmentative communication); increased engagement and flexibility in the exhibition of developmentally appropriate behaviors, including, but not limited to, play behavior, attending behavior, responding to environmental cues (including cues from the training staff and others) and cooperation with instructions; replacement of inappropriate behaviors with more conventional and functional behaviors; working with caregivers and others in the environment to implement accommodations and supports to promote the child's competence and positive behavior.
• Serves as an active member of the ABA team including providing updates on client progress in relation to established plans, reporting variables that might affect the client (e.g., illness, relocation, medication), and recording progress notes and data.
• Works directly with the clients on a daily basis to deliver treatment protocols, identify and address issues, and to coordinate care (e.g., coordination of direction and activities between LBA and Compliance Specialist).
• Safeguards and maintains individual records to keep consumer files complete, confidential, and in order. This includes filing consumer documents in secure areas; adhering to the recommended organization of components of individual files.
• Regularly participates in (provides and receives) in-service training programs to maintain individual and organizational competency in assigned areas of responsibility. This includes demonstrating competencies identified for certification as RBT and required Policies and Procedures; consistently updating knowledge and skills relevant to position responsibilities; and attending in-services, conferences, workshops, and required agency meetings as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Perform a variety of other professional and administrative work as assigned by the supervisor. This includes coordinating special projects and events, attending training as required and providing backup and coverage for other Family Outreach staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of developmental disability intervention.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
• Knowledge of evidence based strategies.
• Knowledge of sensory impairments.
• Skilled in working independently.
• Skilled in directly working with consumers who have challenging behaviors.
• Skilled in clear communication.
• Skilled in flexible scheduling.
• Skilled in accurately processing forms.
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Ability to project a positive image of the agency.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, families, and the public.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with community professionals.
• Ability to complete work assignments without continual direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are acquired through completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• This position requires certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within two months of hire.
• Valid MT drivers license or the ability to obtain a license within one month of hire.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Successfully complete a background check.

Family Outreach may conduct annual reviews of employees driving records and criminal background checks. All staff is required to report any changes in the status of either of these areas. *Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of your employment. These incidents are to be reported through your chain of command.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

The position is supervised by the Compliance Specialist and LBA, and is responsible for using initiative and judgment to determine how to proceed with assignments and to determine the methods best suited to each task. The LBA makes final decisions on programs, actions, and assessments with each client. Work is performed according to Policies and Procedures established by the Family Outreach Board of Directors and the State of Montana.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

This is a non-supervisory position.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS/PERSONAL CONTACTS

The position involves contacts with consumers and their families, program staff, community resources and organizations, and others to coordinate service delivery, implement and monitor IFSPs and PSPs. The position requires skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in the client homes and community. The position may involve overtime and weekend work during peak workloads. The position involves physical demands associated with travel by auto, working directly with individuals, communicating over the phone and in person, and light lifting and filing. Redirection of aggressive behaviors: hitting, biting, screaming etc., while remaining calm and professional.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The position requires handling non-public confidential information. The person in the position acknowledges the confidential nature of non-public information regarding Family Outreach employees and clients. Consistent with applicable policy and guidelines, this position will respect and safeguard the privacy and confidential nature of information in accordance with Montana state law, without limiting the general nature of this commitment. The person in the position hereby acknowledges and understands that in this context, confidential information is considered all non-public information that can be personally associated with an individual and will not disseminate any such information.

APPROVAL AND DATE:

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I HAVE REVIEWED THE POSITION PROFILE FOR A REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN AND I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I KNOW AND UNDERSTAND MY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN EMPLOYEE OF FAMILY OUTREACH INC.