Behavior Technician-Rushkids-Naperville North (Part Time)

Overview

RUSH KIds is seeking a pediatric Behavior Technician on Naperville North, IL

RUSH Kids is seeking a Part Time Behavior Technician (BT) to join our fun, collaborative multi-disciplinary pediatric team in Naperville South. A Behavior Technician works 1:1 with children with an Autism diagnosis implementing ABA programs. Behavior Technicians are supervised by the BCBA and training is provided. BTs play an integral role in collaboration with BCBAs to support client success. You'll be helping children achieve their goals and learn new skills. Students working towards a Masters in ABA welcome to apply.

Schedule: Part Time

Compensation: Starting at $18/hr

Responsibilities

• Review Policies & Procedures manual on a yearly basis and adheres to the policies and procedures set forth as well as any updates.

• Complete and maintain all Corporate & Clinical Services required trainings and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.

• Provide direct treatment and document for patients for whom ABA is medically necessary.

• Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.

• Complete all required documentation legibly or electronically, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payer deadlines.

• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third party payers at all times.

• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)

• Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.

• Participate in and present clinical in-services.

• Maintain current awareness of general changes in the healthcare field and specific issues impacting the practice of ABA.

• Subject to limitations imposed by state/local/federal law.

• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Some travel may be required.

• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral principles and implements behavioral programming through mentorship with BCBA.

• Monitors programs frequently and collaborate with BCBA to adjust targets based on progress through data analysis

• Communicates proactively with parents and staff regarding child's program.

• Ensures clear understanding of current behavior plans.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a professional manner.

• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.

• Effective clinical problem solving skills

• Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff and referral sources.

• Computer skills for effective reporting including documentation, billing, payroll, note taking, etc.

• Requires the ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and outside agencies.

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.

• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.

• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.

• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.

• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.