Behavior Technician

Job description

Organization Name: Treeline Pass
Website: www.treelinepass.org
Job Type: Full-time, Part-Time, Internships
Job Title: Behavior Technician
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Location: Englewood (5 minutes south of Denver), Colorado
Setting: Adult Day Program
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (closed for all holidays)

About TLP: TLP is a grassroots nonprofit started by 3 parents of disabled individuals. These parents wanted something more for their children as they got older and so they founded Treeline Pass in 2020. We love our clients and our staff so we're constantly working towards creating an environment that is rewarding and engaging for everyone! Check us out on social media to see the shenanigans we get into!

Mission Statement: Treeline Pass is committed to empowering adults with autism and developmental disabilities to cultivate lives rooted in purpose, joy, and growth in an inclusive community environment.

Position Summary: The Behavior Technician (RBT, Registered Behavior Technician) is an essential position within the organization as they spend the most contact time with clients. The Behavior Technician can have a life-changing impact on the people they work with and we encourage them to be advocates for their clients.
The Behavior Technician is skilled at implementing behavior plans, teaching procedures, recording data, and communicating/engaging with people with developmental disabilities. Throughout the week, the Behavior Technician will work directly with adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. The position allows the staff member to work in a variety of settings throughout the week, including the day program, vocational sites, and other community activities.
The Behavior Technician follows a behavior plan and teaching strategies that are created by the supervisor. Supervisors will provide upfront training as well as ongoing supervision each week. At Treeline Pass, we rely heavily on the Behavior Technician to give input into the treatment plan for their clients. Everyone has a voice in making our time with clients as meaningful and beneficial as possible.
New staff members will be trained in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is the backbone of the Treeline Pass program. Other trainings include data collection, first aid/CPR, de-escalation techniques, safety procedures, client-specific training, and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical: Implementation of treatment plan and behavior plan protocols. Accurately record data and complete daily session notes. Report problem areas in the treatment plan/behavior plan and suggest solutions. Assist with quarterly written reports and annual re-evaluations. Take ownership of one or more client cases to ensure progress and accurate reporting.
• Safety and Crisis Management: The Behavior Technician effectively utilizes and maintains certification in approved safety and crisis management procedures based on the least restrictive methods for de-escalation. They maintain personal and civil rights of all clients, families and staff and respond appropriately to problem behavior and maintain general safety awareness across all settings and environments.
• Communication: The Behavior Technician must convey information clearly and concisely through a variety of media. The Behavior Technician keeps supervisors appropriately informed. They respectfully listen to others to gain full understanding of situations and issues impacting treatment and remain informed on information pertaining to their clients, schedules, roles and responsibilities, and organizational changes or updates including checking their work email at least once every 48 hours.
• Scheduling: The Behavior Technician is responsible for knowing their schedule each week and remains flexible with schedule changes. They are expected to report for duty at 8:00 am and finish work for the day at 4:00 M-F.
• Professionalism: The Behavior Technician maintains positive and professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and their families. The Behavior Technician exemplifies honesty, integrity, reliability, attention to detail, and pride in performance. They hold themselves to high standards and effectively represent the values and mission of Treeline Pass.
• Personal Growth: The Behavior Technician shows initiative and seeks opportunities to learn and grow in order to improve job performance. They independently seek out information, generate ideas, seek feedback, guidance, and experiences that enhance their ability to meet the needs of clients, the family, and Treeline Pass. The Behavior Technician acknowledges, accepts, and quickly amends their behavior when given corrective feedback.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: The Behavior Technician must always follow the treatment plan and safety protocols.
• Other: Attend and participate in weekly team meetings. Transport clients using company vehicles. A Motor Vehicle Check is conducted for all TLP employees upon hire and periodically throughout their employment with TLP. All employees required to drive during the course of their job must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no DUIs).

Qualifications:

• Must pass a fingerprint background check and driver's record review.
• Minimum of a high school diploma, college degree in a related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• 21 years or older
• Behavior Technicians are not required to hold the RBT certification

Requirements:

• Must be willing to let loose and have fun with our clients!
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures such as kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated by the client's treatment plan in the course of working with people with challenging behavior.
• Must have the manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection and other office work.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through a computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Must be able and willing to drive clients on a daily basis.
• Must be willing and able to travel during the workday and transport clients in company vehicles.
• Must be a proficient English speaker.
• Must be willing to receive the influenza vaccine yearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious beliefs.

Benefits for full-time employees:

• Initial Bonus: $1,000 bonus after 90 days of employment
• Ongoing Bonus: $1,000 at 1 year anniversary, $1,500 at 2 year anniversary, $2,000 at 3 year anniversary and beyond
• Paid Time Off Accrual: 1 hour of PTO is accrued for every 30 hours worked or 1.33 hours per 40 hours a week
• 22 days of paid holiday including a week off around the 4th of July and a week off around the winter holidays
• 401k with company match after 1 year of employment
• Health Insurance - TLP covers 75% of the premium and employees are eligibile after 30 days of employment.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance - TLP covers 100% of the cost
• Supervision and internship opportunities available through local universities
• RBT training
• Parental leave
• Opportunities for promotion and growth

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you received a DUI or DWI in the past two years?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person