Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)
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Key/Essential Functions collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record. Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing, as applicable, completely and accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, tracking of incidents and evening and weekend reports).
Maintains a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making and Trauma-Informed Approaches. Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork w/in the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts.
Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. Using foundational teaching skills (EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching.
Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Completes and maintains Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements for certification/license (RBT or LPT) and for all other required recertifications and trainings, as needed.
Demonstrates and models all skills of DSP/RBT with a person centered and trauma informed approach Under appropriate supervision: Participates in the development of treatment plans Develops and maintains understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs) Implements Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable individual’s behavior. Observes and reports any change in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to a supervisor Effectively communicates with authorized representative regarding individual progress as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements Inclusion of education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.).
Minimum requirements may vary by state of employment and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations for all DSP/RBT requirements for state of employment. All DSP/RBTs Must Meet The Following Minimum Requirements HS diploma or its educational equivalent Valid Driver’s License may be required, based on position/location Must hold or obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment (or be a Licensed Psych Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional, for California assignments) Basic written and verbal communication skills Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks Interpersonal and problem-solving skills Willingness to take initiative Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds or running on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan and Individual Emergency Intervention Plan, if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff.
State of California (Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes) At least six (6) months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities Successful completion of State of California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses within one year of appointment Hold (or obtain through employer-provided training) CPR/First Aid, Ukeru and CPI certifications and recertify annually Completion of Health Screening Completion of annual continuing education units (CEUs) for professional development through competency-based training as required by Titles 17