Registered Behavior Tech (Weekends)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with other members of the Life Enrichment team to coordinate care, facilitate care transitions, and implement resident goals and objectives.
• Implement individualized behavior plans and programs for clients, through the implementation of Treatment Plans and consultation with our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.
• Opportunity to complete a 40-hour course to obtain Registered Behavior Technician status, if needed, provided by Ascendigo (full time, year-round staff only).
• Help clients achieve any educational goals in their plan, such as typing, reading, writing, coding, etc.
• Support and accompany clients in recreational outings, such as skiing, wake boarding, rafting, hiking, paddle boarding, etc.
• Support client(s) in workplace settings, collaborate with workplace staff, and finish any job duties client is not able to do.
• Provide onsite instruction and offsite training for all work-related skills needed for independent employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the field of autism as it pertains to adults.
• Understanding and ability to learn behavioral approaches as practiced by Ascendigo, including the ability to allay maladaptive behaviors while remaining calm and maintaining composure.
• Knowledge of healthy nutrition and basic cooking skills.
• Basic knowledge of physical fitness and exercise regimens and willingness to engage in physical activities including outdoor activities with residents.
• Possess effective skills in active listening, coaching, and supervision.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours for meetings and events may be required.
• Must be 21 or over and have legal working status.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past 5 years.
• Clean background check with no felonies or flags.
• High school diploma required.
• Flexibility to travel for occasional professional development and resident activities.
• Personal smartphone with texting capacity.