Registered Behavior Technician (RBT, Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for providing ABA services? Are you a highly dedicated professional with a positive outlook on life? Are you currently credentialed as a Registered Behavior Technician? If so, consider joining our team today!

As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) you will make a strong, lasting, and positive impact on the lives of children every day. RBT's utilize and apply Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to clients with autism and related diagnoses in the home, community, and school settings. ABA therapy involves both psychological and educational techniques based on the needs of each client. The RBT seeks to motivate the client through positive reinforcement of socially acceptable behavior and teaching replacement strategies for challenging behavior. ABA therapy has shown to increase socialization, play, and language/communication skills while minimizing or eliminating challenging behavior.

This position may require the RBT to intervene and decrease physically challenging behaviors such as aggression toward others and injury toward self. An ideal candidate will do so while upholding client dignity and communicating respectfully to and about the client.

*Center-based technicians will help with transporting clients via RCG vehicle and must have a clean driving record.*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct services to clients and implements daily activities as outlined by the individualized treatment plan under the direct supervision and delegation of a Behavior Analyst.
• Supports and provides family training that integrates behavioral modification strategies to be implemented in the home and or the natural environment under the direct supervision and delegation of a Behavior Analyst.
• Completes all required documentation including behavioral data, daily notes, and weekly billing records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Utilizes safe & appropriate safety management protocols when working with clients.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other service providers working with clients to encourage consistency among client families/caregivers and all providers such as Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Physical Therapists.
• Receives supervision from the assigned Behavior Analyst at a minimum of 5% of services provided to discuss client updates, progress, or concerns.
• Maintains a RBT tracking log to document how supervision requirements are being met. 
• Must have a valid Virginia State driver’s license and be willing to provide transportation of clients as needed based on the needs of the assigned program.
• Available between the hours of 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Full-Time), and at least one Saturday per month (hours are 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM).

BENEFITS

Team member benefits packages include : 

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and virtual medical/mental wellness appointments)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Time for Yourself
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave 
• 401K Matching
• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement for Lead RBT Positions or higher
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus, up to $1,000 per new employee 
• 10% Discount at Florida Institute of Technology for staff pursuing further education within the field of ABA 
• $3/hour additional pay for therapists engaging in Saturday Therapy

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On top of the standard benefits RCG offers, Registered Behavior Technicians will have access to additional benefits upon successful completion of their 90 day probationary period. These benefits include : 

• PTO for your birthday.
• Enrollment into an Emergency Savings Account where RCG contributes $650 per year. 
• Accruing “cancellation bank” PTO hours in addition to Paid Time for Yourself and Paid Time Off. 
• After 6 months of employment, RBT’s are eligible to become a Saturday Lead and receive $5/hour additional pay for leading Saturday Therapy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Required: 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have demonstrated completion of high school or equivalent/higher at the time of application.
  • Must hold an active RBT credentialing or is eligible for reactivation, and can be certified by searching the BACB’s online RBT registry. 
  • Must undergo a background check. 
• Preferred: 
  • A strong background working with individuals ages 0-21 in a classroom, child care center or 1:1 setting.
  • Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis through a prescribed treatment plan and curriculum.
  • Educational, Speech, or Health Services experience. 
  • Associates Degree preferred.
  • Coursework in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or related field preferred. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Practical time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by the code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Ensure all documentation on assigned clients meets Medicaid and other federal, state, or BACB required regulations.
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training to perform job responsibilities to the required standard.
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols.

Additional Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to participate in and follow prescribed crisis management techniques
• Ability to quickly change direction to stay with clients.
• Ability to independently go from a seated to a standing position.
• Ability to kneel for extended periods of time

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