Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Description

Job Description

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ****THIS IS A FIXED 40-HOUR ONSITE CLINICAL RBT POSITION PROVIDING TREATMENTS TO MULTIPLE CLIENTS IN A DAY TREATMENT SETTING. RBT'S ARE SCHEDULED ONSITE AT THE CLINIC EACH DAY AND ARE NOT DOCKED PAY WHEN A CLIENT IS UNABLE TO ATTEND TREATMENTS.

THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS A BCBA SUPERVISEE AND FIELDWORK TRAINING PLATFORM FOR INDIVIDUALS PURSUING THEIR BCBA CERTIFICATION.

Beautiful Gate Center is a Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Our Company is a charitable, public, non-profit 501c3 organization.

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT)

Beautiful Gate Center is a Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Our Company is a charitable, public, non-profit 501c3 organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

Deliver direct behavior analysis services (ABA) to clients, under the direction and supervision of BCBA or BCaBA in the clinic setting and implement individualized treatment plans which include behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols. Provide the support required to effectively teach communication, life skills, functional, self-help, social, and transitional skills to all clients as prescribed by the BCBA or BCaBA. All services and activities shall be administered in accordance with all Beautiful Gate Center’s policies and procedures to ensure client safety, HIPAA compliance and driven results. 

General Responsibilities:

• Work with a variety of clients with developmental disabilities and/or autism 

• Implement basic principles of ABA, under the supervision of BCBA/BCaBA

• Implement all treatment programs and collect data with fidelity

• Provide feedback and insight to BCBA/BCaBA regarding client’s needs and changes in behavior based on what is seen while providing direct services

• Ensure materials are prepared for each client or request help, as needed

• Maintain organization of client therapy room/classroom

• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings

• Ensure compliance with BGC policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with BACB (Behavior Analysis Certification Board) policies, procedures, and requirements at all times to maintain the RBT Certification credential

• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and personal accountability

• Maintain professionalism in all aspects or work

• Exemplify BGC’s Mission, Vision and Core Values

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills & Training:

• Basic knowledge of HIPAA privacy and policy practices and standards of performance preferred

• Prior clinical and/or educational experience working 1:1 with clients/learners for extended periods of time preferred

• Experience working collectively among a multi-disciplinary team, directors, administrative staff, while supporting diverse clientele and busy schedule preferred

• Demonstrate ability to maintain customer, staff and caregiver safety protocols at all times including knowledge of accurate and timely submission of incident, abuse, neglect, or restraint reports.

• Demonstrate discretion and the ability to maintain confidential and private information. • Demonstrate compliance regarding training of internal company policies and procedures.

• Provide quality, evidence-based, best practice ABA services to clients using professional standards of practice, under the supervision of the BCBA or BCaBA while complying with HIPAA, board ethics, and in accordance with BGC policies and procedures.

• Serve and support clients and participants, caring for their safety, physical and emotional health, and well-being, recognizing their worth, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in each relationship. • Ensure accurate and timely submission of illness, incident and restraint reports pursuant to BGC policy. • Ensure accurate and timely completion of daily treatment notes within the BGC Electronic Medical Record system “EMR” (Central Reach) data collection module in a timely manner, and pursuant to BGC policy. • Maintain, label, and organize therapeutic equipment.

• Comply with clinic and center policies for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and treatment areas. • Perform housekeeping duties to keep the clinic clean and safe. Clean up after yourself in each area. • Intermittent and minimal travel may be required for additional training, continuing education, conference presentations, research, and development purposes. 

• Assist and participate with intermittent fundraising projects, speaking engagements, or other special community events to raise awareness and support the BGC program and its non-profit Mission. 

• To perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director, Clinical Director, RBT LEAD, or other leadership of BGC.

Competencies and Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelors Degree in Early Child Care Development, Behavior Therapy, Psychology, Special Edcucation or Public Health related field.

• Current RBT Certification with the BACB, preferred but not required

• At least two years prior experience working with children in private or public setting

• Strong organizational and electronic record keeping skills required

• Strong written, oral and soft communication skills required

• Demonstrate ability to be patient, flexible and adapt to change.

• Maintain professional appearance at all times with staff and clientele

• Aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving 

• Maintain licensing, certification and CEUs every year.

• Must pass background checks with drug testing & fingerprinting included 

• CPR and First Aid Certifications, preferred

• Crisis Prevention Training, preferred