Registered Behavior Technician, RBT
Benchmark Human Services · Dover, DE · 8 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for its growing Dover, DE program. The RBT will work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide positive behavior supports, data collection, and implementation of the Behavior Support Plan.
Responsibilities
- Participate proactively as part of an interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of each individual’s Individual Plan (IP) to achieve identified outcomes.
- Ensure the individual's health and safety while pursuing community opportunities and at home.
- Absorb and teach others daily living skills, including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.
- Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the individual.
- Practice/participate in safety drills as scheduled.
- Aid the individual in accessing community resources, shopping, and recreational activities.
- Administer medications and follow physicians' orders concerning medications and treatments.
- Aid the nurse in meeting the individual's healthcare needs.
- Monitor the general well-being of the individual and follow supervisor/nurse instructions, including all healthcare appointments.
- Communicate to the nurse and supervisor health issues and concerns as they arise.
- Provide communication to supervisor(s) regarding individuals receiving services, as applicable to each individual.
- Comply with and implement all protocols for individuals including, but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc. (as applicable to each individual).
- Follow food management policies and assist individuals in preparing nutritious meals according to their dining plan.
- Complete proper documentation relating to the individual’s healthcare, including MARs, doctor visit forms, healthcare notes, etc.
- Complete all required programmatic documentation accurately and on time, including but not limited to daily documentation, injury/illness reports, IP data sheets, notable occurrences, etc.
- Communicate all reportable incidents to supervisor immediately.
- Provide receipts to supervisor for individual expenditures, use of petty cash, etc. as applicable.
- Maintain employment-required documentation (current auto insurance, driver's license), certification (i.e., First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration (MTTP), Behavioral Principles and Strategies, etc.) and training (OSHA, Abuse & Neglect, etc.) as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements and standards.
- Must pass and be proficient in the techniques taught in the Mandt System.
- Safely transport individuals served as required.
- Plan and participate directly in age-appropriate recreational, therapeutic and training activities of the persons served.
- Meet individual service/billable time goals.
- Comply with behavior support policies and procedures and implement approved Behavior Plan (BP).
- Provide positive behavior supports according to individual BP's and respond to emergency situations as trained.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Successfully complete a criminal background registry check at time of application;
- Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
- Have Current RBT Certification.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k Plan with company match
- Profit sharing
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off/Sick time
- Perks Access discount program
- Voluntary benefits including disability and short term disability
Other Expectations
- Complete all documentation as expected in a timely manner.
- Attend all agency, departmental, and client-specific meetings as directed.
- Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
- Comply with all standards to assure the health, safety, and confidentiality of all individuals.
Application
Interested applicants can apply online at benchmarkhs.com.
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