Registered Behavior Technician

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

· Salary: $21.00

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) will work with the elementary age children in a group setting for CREATE therapeutic programming within the therapeutic afterschool environment serving homeless children and families in our onsite housing programs. The RBT’s goal on each team is to implement and monitor group interventions and individual behavioral plans as outlined by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and in conjunction with multiple disciplines to assure a calm and nurturing environment. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will be trained in ABA techniques via individual supervisions, modeling, and team training to implement appropriate interventions, while coordinating and collaborating with other staff members and modeling natural supports (such as family members and teachers) in the behavior plan under the supervision of a BCBA.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Observes and identifies the functions of behavior of individuals in a group setting, offering caregivers and staff tools that promote pro-social skill development & positive interactions.
2. Utilizes Trauma-Informed Behavior Support (TIBS) and Positive Behavior Supports as interventions with trauma-informed care principles to help explain the etiology of behavior, decrease reactivity, help create an environment of empathy and attunement, and promote positive relationships and pro-social skill building in a group residential setting for children.
3. Implements the behavior plan, including the training sessions, overall procedures, informal procedures or protocols, and the crisis intervention plan, if any.
4. Provides parents with information about how to implement their child’s behavior plan at home and works with children under the supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
5. Responsible for modeling acquisition and functional replacement skills and crisis techniques to staff, parents, and other personnel, under the direction of the BCBA.
6. Will be responsible for directing the recreational and leisure skills of the person with whom they are working as needed. Will provide direction and encouragement to the individuals they are serving in staying active, implementing skill development, social skills, and other available training opportunities.
7. Observes, provides feedback, and appropriately models for staff/natural supports implementation of techniques, skills, and procedures. Problem solves and/or communicates with direct supervisor(s) regarding any observed discrepancies and provides positive reinforcement, including but not limited to positive feedback and functional replacement skills while identifying areas of improvement and giving additional opportunities to implement.
8. Completes all required documentation, including incident reports, weekly notes, behavioral data sheets, training data sheets, support data sheets, and all relevant data collection.
9. Will document services provided on their daily service logs. These notes are a description of the services provided, focused primarily on the implementation of the behavioral plan, and integration and monitoring of the other supports.
10. Meet personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Attend required staff meetings and on-going trainings.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a high school diploma and one year of experience in the field. Direct experience working with children and parents required. RBT certification and at least 1 year of experience required. Bi-lingual preferred.

Skills Requirements:

Must be able to work effectively with children and parents, representing and communicating their status and progress to small groups and professionals within a network comprised of the Hillsborough County School District, Metropolitan Ministries service providers, and applicable and related medical social service providers in the surrounding community. Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team framework; must be able to implement ABA interventions in a group setting; strong interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communications skills; dependability; consistent transportation; demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in clients served; ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic, and confidential manner; demonstrates flexibility; willing to work with minimal supervision, yet be able to accept direction; well organized and detail oriented. Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word and Excel required.

Requires heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families and individuals. Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with low socio-economic and diverse populations facing crisis situations in a professional and diplomatic manner. Knowledge of community resources available to homeless population. Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices. Must demonstrate maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability, which allows for effective oral communication; physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.

Other:

Must pass applicable pre-employment screening and demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be available to work during normal after school hours and for evening meetings as required. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to transport self and clients when necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at [email protected]