Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Lead Licensed Psych Tech (LPT)

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If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities Provides support in accordance with each person's individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with moderate to complex levels of need and implementing plans of protective oversight, as well Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs)/ Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) for all people we support in a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. Demonstrates and models professionalism and all skills of Direct Support Professional/Registered Behavior -Technician (DSP/RBT) with a person-centered and trauma-informed approach and provides coverage, regularly performing all direct care responsibilities as indicated in DSP/RBT job description, as needed. Consults with program leadership, clinical staff, external consultants, community providers and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. Assists Program Administrator with day-to-day oversight of residence and direct support staff, ensuring that DSP/RBTs perform tasks in accordance with all rules, regulations and agency policies; conducting ongoing observations and immediate corrective actions as needed; and reporting, tracking and escalating client and/or staff issues and concerns. Ensures DSP/RBTs are consistently engaging and providing positive interactions as instructed by IPP/IBSP, promoting and ensuring person-centered activities that are consistent with IPP/IBSP daily. Assists Program Administrator with scheduling and completes daily shift report indicating staffing schedules and assignments throughout shift; meets with incoming shift Lead(s) to discuss prior to leaving shift. Ensures all new hires complete on-site orientation and trainings prior to being assigned to individual(s) being supported and monitors completion of required direct support staff trainings for all staff, reporting issues to Program Administrator. Conducts weekly shift meetings with DSP/RBTs and Program Administrator. Conducts daily documentation checks, reviewing IPPs and IBSPs, medication administration records (MARs), staff notes (including DA and Behavior Agent notes), communication log and structured leisure activities, to ensure compliance by DSP/RBT staff in recordkeeping, before shift's end. Reviews and ensures that all completed documents are uploaded to appropriate electronic systems records and files of the people we support and are filed accordingly. Ensures accuracy of all e-billing, confirming completeness and quality of notes and addressing issues to ensure appropriate billing submissions. Serves as Facility Manager for residence on assigned shifts with responsibility for conducting and accurately documenting all drills (emergency, fire, earthquake, etc.) and completing daily/weekly physical plant checks and water temperature log in accordance with Title 22, Title 17 and agency standards; uploads work orders to housing developer for maintenance issues, as needed. Reviews vehicle maintenance log to ensure that all DSP/RBTs document vehicle maintenance. Provides driver certification and training to DSP/RBTs including driving facility van to transport people we support and following checklist. Completes all Incident reporting, including Special Incident Reports, according to regulations and makes all required notifications as per regulations; contacts necessary vendors for property damages and notifies Administrator. Manages and accurately documents financial legers of the people we support. Completes/ensures inventory of all food items and household supplies are completed and stored appropriately, as required per regulations. Ensures DSP/RBTs assist individuals in ensuring sufficient supply of toiletries and assists in organizing their totes. Inventories over-the-counter medications, controlled medications and reviews MAR daily before the end of each shift. Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Completes and maintains all necessary trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and licensing regulations and applies skills. Completes and maintains requirements for certification/license (RBT or LPT) and for all other required recertifications and trainings, as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned. Pay Rate: $30/ hour Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) High school diploma or its educational equivalent; and At least one (1) year of prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs; and Hold, or obtain wit