Registered Behavior Technician, Pediatric Developmental Medicine

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Organization:

Developmental Medicine

Job Summary:

In your pivotal full-time role as Registered Behavior Technician you will be working directly with youngautisticchildren as part of a small team of multi-disciplinary professionals providingearlyintervention services.

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This position is for a registered behavior technician (RBT) or a person eligible to become an RBT. RBTs will provide 1:1 ABA services under the close supervision ofBoard-CertifiedBehavior Analysts (BCBAs).Additionally this position requires a Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience).

Therapy is provided in the clinicatVanderbilt as well asatsome VUMCchild - must have reliable transportation. Successful candidates willdemonstratea clear ability to learn intervention techniques respond to feedbackregardingperformance work professionally and respectfully with families and other team members communicate effectively in both written electronic and verbal interactions with families and coworkers and manage their time efficiently to meet all project task is provided within a naturalistic and play-based model of intervention withvery youngchildren. Applicants must becomfortableengaginginphysicallyactive play with young children and must be able tolift upto 50 lbs.

For applicants who do not yet have their RBT credential they mustparticipatein40 hoursof didactic training (provided)and pass both a field and praxis havedemonstratedexperience working with young childrenare preferred.

RBTs will receive intensive and ongoing training and supervision to allow for the highest quality of service delivery. Our project is happy to support efforts by our RBTs to further their professional development as part of this project.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Child Development team at Monroe Carell partners with families to improve the lives of children and teens with developmental and behavioral challenges. Physicians nurse practitioners psychologists behavior specialistsand other healthcare professionals will work with your child and you to get a complete picture of your childs challenges and possible treatments. For more information please visit clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues solves routine problems and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Bachelors

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.