Registered Behavior Technician

Job Details
Job Location
FPS Russellville - Russellville, AR
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
Registered Behavior Technician
SUMMARY: The primary function of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is to engage, monitor, collect data and report on a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Exhibits knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.
• Exhibits proper cooperation, enthusiasm, and interest in all areas necessary for success of FCC and associated services provided.
• Maintains compliance with FCC Policy/Procedures, State/Federal law, and CARF accreditation.
• Assists in community involvement for Public Relations.
• Carrying out the plan of care as instructed by the Behavior Analyst.
• Assisting Behavior Analyst with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans.
• Teaching specific behavior skills as identified in the treatment plan.
• Nurturing social skills.
• Communicate professionally to all parties.
• Maintain current training related to autism spectrum disorders
• Implement best practice applied behavior analysis programming.
• Collect accurate and immediate data during treatment sessions.
• Ensure that all data collected is entered into the Electronic Health Record system. (Credible)
• Responsible for keeping the child engaged, the setup of incidental learning opportunities, teaching appropriate play and social skills, and providing reinforcement for desired behaviors.
• Collects quantifiable behavior data at regular intervals and maintains required documentation according to written procedure.
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences as assigned.
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of FCC
• Other duties as assigned
• This is a safety sensitive position

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Looking for dynamic people to join our team! If you love children and are willing to learn, we want you! *BENEFITS*
Schedule: Mon-Fri, days
Pay: Based on experience
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Time management skills, observation skills and analytical skills
• Ability to receive detailed information through written and verbal communications
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must earn the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within the first 60 days of employment.
• Pass the RBT exam through BACB
• Preferred experience working with children or adults with autism or a developmental disability.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and interpret medical history, assessment reports and relevant data. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees within the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
• Consumers' progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Consumers' records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers' records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a safety sensitive function. Must be able to pass background checks/drug screen and maintain a clean driving record along with a valid AR driver's license and reliable transportation with state minimum liability insurance.
Friendship Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any Kind. Friendship Community Care is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Friendship Community Care based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Friendship Community Care will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Friendship Community Care encourages applicants of all ages.