Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

At Soaring on Hope, our mission is simple: make hope happen every day. We are committed to empowering children and families through compassionate, evidence-based services that help every child reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about serving others, creating meaningful change, and helping children achieve developmental milestones, we would love for you to join our team.   The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides intensive behavioral intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. Under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT delivers direct ABA therapy services, implements individualized treatment plans, collects and records data, and supports children in developing communication, social, adaptive, cognitive, and self-care skills.

The RBT is responsible for maintaining a consistent caseload, achieving productivity expectations, providing exceptional service to families, and communicating regularly with supervising clinicians regarding client progress and treatment outcomes

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Make a direct impact in the lives of children and families every day
• Work alongside experienced BCBAs and a collaborative clinical team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on growth and excellence
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping children succeed
• Be part of an organization dedicated to creating hope and celebrating progress

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides ABA direct therapy in individual and group sessions in a center-based or home-based setting
• Implements individualized treatment plan as written and directed by BCBA.
• Collects and graphs data as instructed.
• Meets regularly with BCBA Supervisor or ABA Directors, with immediate and timely update, as needed, regarding issues impacting client's progress and satisfaction
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as required by Soaring on Hope policy and applicable guidelines, rules and standards of care.
• Participates in training activities as needed that will provide instruction on Applied Behavior Analysis, discrete trail teaching techniques, management of challenging behaviors, child development and data collection techniques applicable to the client population. In addition to recording and reporting on the behavior of individual children as assigned
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Assist BCBAs with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments as needed
• Receives supervision from supervising BCBA or ABA Director for each client they work with on a regular basis to ensure program continuity and service consistency
• Communicate regularly with coworkers, supervisors, and other health care professionals to foster a collaborative environment

Program Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, trainings, or meetings as needed to acquire further knowledge
• Maintain RBT certification by completely supervision requirements and passing yearly competency assessment
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols as written
• Must maintain a professional appearance

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Strong understanding of ABA principles and behavioral intervention strategies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Behavioral Health, or a related field
• Experience working with children diagnosed with ASD or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of DTT, PECS, PRT, and other ABA methodologies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, communicate, and hear
• Occasionally reach, balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Maintain close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout therapy sessions, including floor play and movement-based activities