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Residential Opportunities, Inc. Outpatient Services Technician (RBT) in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Supervisor: GLC Coordinator -- Outpatient. Status: Non-exempt, full time or part time. Wage: $16.23 hourly, adjusted for experience. Number of Openings: Multiple. Locations: *Galesburg and Kalamazoo, MI. *Schedule: 8am-7pm, 8am-4:30 pm, 8am-1pm, or 12pm-7pm.
Our Outpatient Services Technicians provide direct behavioral services and one-on-one instruction to children and adolescents with autism in a classroom setting.
Entry level, full and part time, non-exempt status positions. Duties include: providing instruction with respect to specific skill building goals; providing supportive relationships with children and parents; conducting treatment sessions focused on areas such as pre-learner skills, preschool activities, social skills, and academic skills; teach and support Individuals Served to independently complete tasks such as personal hygiene and self-care; administering medications according to ROI procedures; providing personal and/or medical assistance as needed; teaching and role modeling appropriate behaviors and daily living skills; and more.
Paid training is provided to all new hires. During your first few weeks of employment, you will take a number of in-person classes, virtual classes over Zoom, and self-paced online courses. Your supervisor will also schedule you for on-site orientations. Trainings include (but are not limited to): CPR/First Aid, nutrition, medication administration, crisis intervention, driving safety, and the legal rights and protections of Individuals Served. Trainings vary by position.
Requirements for Employment:
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must possess a High School diploma/GED. You will be required to provide proof of said education through original diploma or official transcripts.
- U.S. Work Authorization.
The Individuals we serve are part of a vulnerable population. As such, and in accordance with Michigan law, all candidates are required to clear a criminal history check before employment. All candidates are also required to provide ROI with three (3) references and/or letters of reference before their first day.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Ability to achieve and maintain required trainings and certifications including, but not limited to, medication certification, CPR & First Aid, and physical intervention techniques.
- Possess effective communication skills.
- Consistently arrive on time and as scheduled to the work site.
- Ability to intervene in behavioral crises and assist with a wide array of physical needs.
- Knowledge of how to operate basic home appliances and office equipment.
- Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately communicate to families and support staff of Individuals Served.
Preferred:
- Preference to Bachelor's degree with coursework in at least 2 college courses relating to child/adolescent development, applied behavior analysis, psychology of learning, education and/or communication disorders.
- Approved driver status as determined by ROI.
Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Agency paid training
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% agency match
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability insurance availability
- Agency paid life insurance
- Medical flexible spending
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Overtime & Holiday pay
- Family Medical Leave eligibility
Apply online at: https://www.residentialopportunities.org/join-our-team/employment-opportunities