Position: Youth Home Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Floater

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Center for Behavioral Health

Location: HOLLYWOOD

Posted: 10/28/2024

Job Description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting in direct care and providing a safe environment to the youth admitted to the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Youth Home, in addition to provide supervision, program implementation and assistance to additionally assigned Tribal Children Tribal Wide. When working directly in the Youth Home, the individual is responsible for monitoring and supervising residents, ensuring compliance with house rules, regulations, and assisting in the daily operational/housekeeping functions. This individual implements all steps consistently and accurately for all treatment programs including, but not limited to, Daily Living Skills, Formal Behavioral Intervention Plans, Special Education Plan, and/or any recommendations for Occupational, Speech or Physical Therapy. Additional this role travels to approved locations including residential/other Tribal Departments to provide behavioral technician services and additional support to the program staff (increased supervision, staff training, etc.). The incumbent in this position is committed to the mission, vision, and values of STOF through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service. High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required. Associate’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health or related field is preferred. An active Registered Behavior Technician certificate is required. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician, Direct Care Worker, Mental Health Technician or similar position implementing treatment plans and/or monitoring youth is required. The staff must have worked for at least one (1) year with youth who have been diagnosed or display mental health challenges resulting in behavioral outbursts, tantrum, non-compliance, etc. The person must have worked for at least one (1) year in an environment that have called for systematic and appropriate reaction to reductive behaviors and can independently react appropriately to a multitude of situations that may arise in a residential or day treatment program for at risk youth. An equivalent combination of education/training and experience will be considered. The incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Availability and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays is required by the position. A Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is preferred.

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