Registered Behavioral Technician

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A Career with

Purpose:

Join the Team  Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) is looking for a Registered Behavioral Technician to join our team on our beautiful 90-acre campus. In this role, you will act as a key support system for our residents, serving as the person on the ground making a difference every day. You will work closely with residents to help them manage their behaviors and emotions using positive strategies, while also coaching Direct Support Professionals on how best to support the team.

When challenges arise, you will step in to help calm the situation and get things back on track. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in tracking progress and serving as a voice for resident rights and safety. Located in the foothills of the Wind River mountains, Lander is an outdoor lovers  paradise! Various outdoor activities can be enjoyed, such as fishing, hunting, camping, rock climbing, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Tammy /  / tammalee.keysaw1

• Provide Direct Support:
  Deliver hands-on care and clinical services to help residents manage their daily behaviors.
• Coach the Team:
  Train and guide Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) so they know exactly which interventions to use and when.
• Manage Crisis Situations:
  Step in during difficult moments to help refocus behavior, use crisis tools, and debrief with the staff afterward.
• Track Data:
  Observe behaviors and write detailed notes (including antecedents, behaviors, and consequences) to help identify trends.
• Maintain Records:
  Enter daily notes and data into the electronic health record system to ensure accurate tracking.
• Build Relationships:
  Foster positive and supportive connections with residents, staff, guardians, and families.
• Implement Plans:
  Administer specific behavioral interventions as directed by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Advocate for Rights:
  Serve on committees like the Human Rights Committee to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Assist with Scheduling:
  Work with leadership to help plan shifts and ensure the campus has the right amount of staff coverage.
• Stay Sharp:
  Participate in continuous training on human behavior, assessment, and healthcare professionalism.

• Ability to create and maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) account with BCBA supervisor linked.
• Ability to organize and follow a task through to completion with minimal administrative supervision.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and management of aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to work directly with residents who display aggressive and challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities.
• Knowledge of recreation and social programming.
• Knowledge of motivational techniques.
• Knowledge of training and assisting techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of intervention methods.
• Knowledge of ethics and how to maintain professional boundaries.
• Skills in using a computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform emergency procedures, such as BLS, First Aid, and PCM.
• Knowledge of state government processes, applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician in the State of Wyoming within six (6) months of hire

• Must be able to safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
• Ability to monitor sounds, noises, location of residents, etc. to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
• Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents.
• Skills in crisis management and the ability to intervene in a resident behavioral crisis.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will…