Chancelight Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Registered Behavior Tech - RBT to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As a Registered Behavior Tech, you will direct, guide and assist with the school-wide/classroom implementation of the Positive Behavior Support program to increase positive student behaviors. The position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors. The Behavior Tech is immediately available to respond to crisis situations and able to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in a student’s Behavioral Intervention Plan, if applicable. The position must be able to perform duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for clients and peers.
The position operates with general direction from the director and functions as an integral part of the team in supporting and implementing Chancelight initiatives. The position operates within the defined practices and processes from the Clinical Services and Special Education functions and adheres to the guidelines for compliance as defined. The Registered Behavior Tech supports the director in decisions regarding the operation of the center and is an active and productive member of the site team.
Responsibilities Include:
Provides individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation and/or family therapy as neededMaintains all required paperwork including but not limited to communication logs and meticulous notes regarding all services provided to students.Conducts interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and the community. Determines appropriate individual and group topics based on above interviewMaintains regular contact with students’ parents/guardians to inform of student’s progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.Develops and updates Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as needed in adherence to the company, school, state and federal regulations and procedureAttends and participates in IEP team meeting, facilitating at the discretion of the school districtsActively participates in other team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.Collaborates with education and social services professionals (for example wrap- around, probation officers, court systems) to develop appropriate agency services for students and their familiesProvides case management functions for students, which include but are not limited to, coordination of parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, and coordination with therapists outside the school setting.Collaborates and consults with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and service providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems, always establishing and maintaining effective public relations and projecting a positive company image.Ensures the use of positive social skill teaching methods by conducting monthly direct observation of classroom staff’s implementation of IEP goals and/or Behavior Intervention Plans/ Treatment PlansProvides guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate schedules and services based on each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or other applicable goa Consults with and assists teachers in the classroom with teaching students social, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skillsAssesses student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and provides applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly in addressing student behavioral need Conducts crisis assessments and contacts the appropriate authorities if needed to ensure that emergency intervention is provided to a student.Functions as a role model for effective teaching of students as well as for communication and problem solving with staff, reinforcing the school’s emphasis on a behavior analytic, empirical approach to education, the extensive use of data in decision making, and the use of positive behavior intervention and supports to achieve maximum performance when working with students and co-workerKeeps up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional developmentResponds constructively to formal and informal feedback
Qualifications Required:
Bachelors Degree in Behavior Sciences, Education or related fieldRBT CertificationAlternative and/or Special Education Experience preferredAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of team members, students, parents, customers and the general publicAbility to write detailed reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, research abstracts and articlesAbility to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Chancelight Education, is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide,we have helped change the direction of more than240,000 student lives!
Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStoryhttps://bit.ly/SpectrumFamilyhttps://bit.ly/JoinOmbudsmanhttps://bit.ly/LoveAtlantisAcademy
As a member of theChancelightfamily you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve performance, success and advancement goals; and receive all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!
Additional Perks and Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision PlansVirtual Medical VisitsHealth Savings AccountPaid Time OffSchool Hours and Paid Holiday ScheduleCompany Paid Life & Disability Insurance401k OptionsLegal InsurancePet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramOpportunities for Growth & DevelopmentAnd So Much More!
If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures...this is your Chance!
Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!
Careers, With Chancelight. = Work. With Purpose. ExperiencePreferredAlternative and/or Special Education ExperienceEducationPreferredBachelors or better in Behavioral Sciences or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredRBTBehaviorsPreferredInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectMotivationsPreferredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)