Behavioral Therapist

1 month ago

Tampa, Florida, United States Metropolitan Ministries Full time
About Us

Metropolitan Ministries is a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit that has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay since 1972.

We serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

Job Functions

As a Registered Behavior Technician, you will work with 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.

Your goal will be 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.

You 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
  • Observe and identify the functions of behavior of individuals in a group setting, offering caregivers and staff tools that promote pro-social skill development & positive interactions.
  • Utilize 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.
  • Implement the behavior plan, including the training sessions, overall procedures, informal procedures or protocols, and the crisis intervention plan, if any.
  • Provide parents with information about how to implement their child's behavior plan at home and work with children under the supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
  • Responsible for modeling acquisition and functional replacement skills and crisis techniques to staff, parents, and other personnel, under the direction of the BCBA.
  • 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.
  • Observe, provide feedback, and appropriately model 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.
  • Completes all required documentation, including incident reports, weekly notes, behavioral data sheets, training data sheets, support data sheets, and all relevant data collection.
  • Will document services provided on their daily service logs.
Requirements

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

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 is required.

Requires a 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 populations and knowledge of trauma-informed care practices are required.

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.

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 or via email.

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