If you're passionate about working with children and making a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to meet you. At Easterseals Hawaii (ESH), our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) play a vital role in empowering children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental differences to build new skills, achieve meaningful goals, and reach their full potential. As an RBT, you'll partner closely with families and a collaborative team of ABA professionals to create engaging, individualized learning experiences that inspire growth and celebrate every milestone. Join a mission-driven team where your compassion, dedication, and expertise can create lasting change in the lives of children and their families."
The ideal candidate has prior experience working with children with developmental abilities, ASD and is empathetic and understanding of the impact of a diagnosis and treatment have on the family. As an RBT, you will provide individualized treatment using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based approach that utilizes effective strategies to improve the lives of others. Joining Easterseals Hawaii also means that you want to be part of a culture and community focused on equity and belonging, people of all abilities can live their best lives. If this sounds like you, please apply below.
Essential Job Functions
- Under supervision of the Clinical Manager, implements in clinic, home/ and community-based intervention for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
- Responsible for providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
- Completes necessary documentation within required timeframe
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
- Responsible to complete additional job duties as assigned by Supervisors/Management.
Qualifications
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Recent experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or related developmental disabilities in a direct care capacity preferred.
- RBT Certification preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Previous experience providing education, coaching and support to families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or related developmental disabilities a plus.
- Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
- A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience
and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, including maintaining HIPAA requirements. - Aptness to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Propensity to appropriately implement policies, procedures, and regulations of the organization; training provided.
- Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/Microsoft processing software and excel. Must be able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
- Work in an exciting, fast paced high energy environment while effectively multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
- Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
- Travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
- Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
- Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings.
- Utilize computer and iPad for effective communication.
- Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
- Aptness to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
- Travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed.
- Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain NPI number.
- Must attend any required training.
Full time
$18-28 hourly (DOE)
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.
