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Amergis Registered Behavioral Tech $25 an hour FT in Visalia, California
Job Description
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - Visalia, CA
Job Title : Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Hourly Rate : $25.00
Shifts Needed : AM, PM, Noc
Job Status : Full Time
Work Locations : Visalia, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing's Client is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class p erson-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing's Client takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.
Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if our client is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.
Here's What You'll Do
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) shall work under the general direction of the Administrator providing support and training to developmentally disabled population with co-occurring mental illness. The RBT will assist with Individual(s) day to day activities, monitor Individual(s) behavior, collect data on Individual(s), communicate with Individual(s) and implements skills training plans such as adaptive skills training, social skills training, community integration training or functional skills training with individual(s) with developmental disabilities and an understanding of person centered planning principles. This position also strategizes with the consultants of the home to create home and community activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To ensure the supervision, safety and well-being of the Individuals at all times.
Provides the continuous active treatment program for each Individual, including all informal and formal, training and service objectives for each Individual, ensuring implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) of each Individual and the group.
Participates in the development and evaluation of the ISP.
Monitors and supports the Individuals health and well-being and reports observations to the Administrator and/or District Manager. The RBT shall ensure that health information is documented and brought to the attention of the appropriate managerial level.
Ensure the daily documentation of Individual status, behavior and treatment responses.
Participates in the provision and maintenance of a clean, safe, healthful, and nurturing environment.
Provides quality training and positive inaction with Individuals at all times.
Adheres to and implements the Company’s active treatment philosophy and goals, and the organizational policies and procedures.
To ask questions and learn as much as the RBT can from those around them.
To promote learning, growth, socialization and independence of the Individuals.
Helps with the development of resident’s daily activities (skill building activities, therapeutic activities, leisure and recreational activities) both within the home and outside the home to Amergisize the positive interactions among Individuals and staff.
Ensure the Individual is engaged in meaningful daily activities for the Individual within the home and community settings.
Dress according to dress code and safety purposes.
Attend regular staff meetings and participate in continuing education and trainings.
To develop relationships with other Company departments, staff and external agencies.
To go above and beyond for the Individuals and staff which the RBT will interact with.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have current Registered Behavior Technician certification.
Must have Direct Support Professional I and Direct Support Professional II certificates in accordance with Title 17 Requirements.
Current certification of Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training or other regional center approved emergency intervention program.
ABA background and ability to create task analysis and determine which areas will need more support.
Must have at least two year experience in a related field working with adults with developmental disabilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Registered Behavior Technician works mostly in an indoor residential to office setting with occasional outdoor work.
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Sitting and standing with occasional bending, stooping, crouching, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling, keying/fingering, reading, walking, driving, and repetitive motions.
Work Location:
One Location
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.