Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Job Summary:

Utilizing a family-centered approach, provides empirically-based intervention activities to clients with developmental disabilities, ages 14 months and older, in the client home and/or other natural settings, to facilitate inclusion into the least restrictive environment.

 

Essential Job Expectations:

 

• Expected to check work email account minimum twice per day (morning and evening).
• Maintain updated availability with a minimum 30 days notice to implement changes.
• Render 100% of sessions on Code Metro daily.
• Submit scheduling tickets within 1 business day of triggering events in 100% of opportunities.
• Notify case supervisors of any cancellations and makeups within the same business day of triggering event.
• Expected to make up 85% of missed sessions per GOALS Time Off Policy.
• Expected to understand and implement client behavior intervention plan independently after feedback and modeling by case supervisor(s). Understands and practices treatment integrity. Intervention plans will be individualized per client.
• Records data with 100% accuracy in all opportunities.
• Records ABC behavior data with 100% accuracy in all opportunities.
• Records session documentation in 100% of sessions.
• Discusses clinical observations and session patterns with case supervisor(s) when present. 
• Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services. 
• Responsible for meeting 5% supervision requirements per BACB standards.
• Assist with training new behavior technicians via session overlaps, as directed by the Training department.
• Assists with creating session materials at minimum one hour per month. 
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with the treatment team and client stakeholders.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.
• Attends monthly meetings with a direct supervisor to work on values and update personal goals
• Adheres to GOALS for Autism, Inc. company policies.
• Completes a minimum of 3 monthly development check-ins with GOALS staff. 

 

Minimum Education:

 

• High School Diploma or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines:  early childhood education, nursing, psychology or related field; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• The equivalent of two years of college coursework at an accredited college or university, with a concentration in early childhood education, nursing, social work, psychology or related field experience.

 

Minimum Experience:

 

• One year of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician 

 

Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses and Training):

 

• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”), Early Start Denver Model (“ESDM”), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (“TEACCH”), Picture Exchange Communication System (“PECS”), and Pivotal Response Training (“PRT”). 
• Mandatory completion of the below trainings, to be completed within the one year of acceptance of position:
  • Leading from Anywhere
  • Closed-loop Communication
  • Email Etiquette (Relias)
  • Communication with Families and Professional Boundaries (Relias)
  • Writing Effective Emails and Instant Messages (Relias)
  • Navigating the Ethics Related to Billing (Relias)
  • The Reality of Being a First-time Manager (Relias)
  • Facing Challenges as a First-time Manager (Relias)
  • Aligning Goals and Priorities to Manage Time (Relias)
  • Make the Time You Need: Get Organized (Relias)
  • Being an Effective Team Member (Relias)
  • Taking Stock of Your Work/Life Balance (Relias)
  • Basic Communication and Conflict Management Skills (Relias)
  • Trust Building through Effective Communication (Relias)
  • Using Active Listening in Workplace Situations (Relias)
  • Assessing Your Own Leadership Performance (Relias)
  • Cultural Competence in ABA (Relias)
  • Your Role in Workplace Diversity (Relias)
• Proficient in the field of early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Able to work in multiple program service areas.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.
• Able to obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice.
• Able to obtain a CPR certificate.
• Able to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required).
• Not currently under a performance development plan

Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 7.5-hour Workday):

 

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers (50%).
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car to and from home visits and meetings (20%).
• Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer (15%).
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits (10%).

 

**Internal Candidates would be compensated $2 more per hour on top of the established rate.