HBTS Worker

• DESE
  - MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support
• HBTS
  - Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only

HBTS Worker

Cranston, RI

RI Children's HBTS

$23.00

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

• Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

The HBTS Worker provides individualized behavioral interventions and treatment plan programs to children with specific health care needs. This work is primarily done in homes or in community settings.

* Candidates must fulfill at least one (1) of the following qualification scenarios as well as pass all required background checks*

• Be at least 19 years of age, have a high school degree or equivalent, and two (2) years of supervised experience working with children with special health care needs.
• Have an Associate degree in human services (i.e., psychology, counseling, child development, education, nursing, etc.)
• Be enrolled in not less than six (6) semester hours of relevant undergraduate coursework at an accredited college or university
• Have worked with adults with specific health care needs and developmental disabilities for at least three years

• Provide treatment in the home and/or community setting(s), to individuals, by following and implementing specific teaching procedures based on identified area(s) of need.
• Facilitate social interactions between individuals and family or community members.
• Implement Behavior Plans and accurately document data collection
• Teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills
• Engage in and ensure the safety of the individual and all others within the environment
• Maintain confidentiality of all clients and professional conduct at all times.
• Attend and participate in meetings and ongoing trainings
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

* Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit, and may occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs.

alone or occasionally up to 200 lbs. with the assistance of another staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.