ABA Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Work with children with behavioral/communication disorders, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Instruct students using variety of modalities including but not limited to Discrete Trial Training, Incidental Teaching, Applied Verbal Behavior, Natural Environment Teaching, and manual guidance. Reliably and consistently deliver ABA therapy according to the schedule arranged with family Implement Behavior Intervention Plan provided by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Implement Skill Acquisition Programming provided by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Attend Clinic/Team Meeting Create a positive, energetic and creative learning environment for client Ability to multitask Positions available in multiple locations near you Organizational Duties Initial and give times of therapy on sign-in calendar for purposes of verifying sessions as per insurance guidelines and for records in event on an audit by funding sources Call BCBA and family in the event of absence Call other team members to arrange coverage in event of an absence Follow up with ABLG home office, BCBA, and family calls and emails within 24 hours Proactively report any issues in the home or program to Coordinating BCBA. Complete and send invoices on schedule recommended by ABLG for billing needs Implement treatment plans and programs developed by the supervising BCBA Utilize Rethink Software Participate in ongoing in-service training as assigned by direct supervisor and staff Must possess strong clinical skills Provides meaningful, career-related work experience Program Book Maintenance Follow best practice graphing protocols as described in Clinical Requirements When client has mastered a target, neatly mark on target list and pretest next target Check off/initial each program run on the Program Checklist Collect trial-by-trial data for each program, each session. Graph data daily and connect data paths with a ruler as per best practice guidelines Behavior Reduction Respond to maladaptive behavior utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Skill Acquisition Be familiar with Custom Teaching Plan written by BCBA Implement procedures that have been established for the learner, as written in child’s Custom teaching Plan Carry out Skill Acquisition Programs Utilize the client’s motivational system Conduct regular preference assessments as per Custom Teaching Plan Attend training and observation sessions with the BCBA Should possess past in-home ABA therapy Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the ABA Therapist Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and functions within the boundaries of the ABA Therapist role in providing treatment Reassessment as appropriate Experience, Education Credentials Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or must be willing to go for RBT Training provided by ABLG. Professional Liability Insurance required Attendance at agency monthly staff meetings Perform other duties as assigned/required Have clear communication with families and with all other team members Submission of all paperwork in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality of all shared verbal and written information gathered according to agency policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Above and Beyond Learning Group