Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Description

Job Description

Behavior Technician:

The Behavior Technician position is imperative to the ABA program. Our clients’ treatment plans are carried out by the BT on a daily basis, and consistency within the treatment plans is critical, as well as time management. The Behavior Technician is responsible for upholding the highest quality of care. A desire to work with children is essential. The ideal candidate would be patient and open-minded, with a hard-working personality.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct ABA therapy to children 5 years of age and under with or at risk for a diagnosis of ASD including assessments, skills acquisition plans, and behavior reduction plans, as directed by the BCBA or Interim ABA provider / supervisor (therapy may be provided in clinic, home, or community setting as client' s needs dictate)
• Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in real life environments.
• Implement learning programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) as written and instructed by the BCBA.
• Gather behavioral data to track progress in reaching behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan and periodically modify the plan, under the supervision of the BCBA, to adapt to the child's response to the intervention.
• Incorporate parent training so family members/caregivers can teach and support skills during typical family activities.
• Properly report all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving services.
• Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established organizational procedures.
• Model and promote good communication, customer service, and positive representation of the organization to clients, customers, referral sources and the public.
• Clinical and Administrative tasks (including but not limited to recording data during sessions, completing session progress notes, graphing session data, preparation of materials, keeping client binder up to date)
• Attend and participate in all mandatory training and refresher trainings.
  • Including but not limited in training in ABA required to become a Registered Behavior Technician RBT®, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -CPR, Crisis Prevention Intervention - CPI, and Autism Spectrum Disorder -ASD.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical management and supervision with BCBA, Interim ABA provider, and/or Director of Autism Clinic.
• Communicates confidentially and professionally with clients, families, team members, and supervisors.
• Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician is required to practice ethical responsibility in all functions of their position.
• Maintain client confidentiality, protect and respect the well-being of the client.
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression.
• Other responsibilities as requested by the BCBAs and/or Director of ABA Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience with the scope of work or target market is preferred but not required.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy interacting with children, display patience, have high-energy and a positive attitude.
• Be highly motivated and self-directed.

Physical requirements:

• The position requires the behavior technician to be physically ambulatory and active (easily and quickly transition from floor play to walking with client; able to run with client).
• Push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, walk, reach, lift, climb stairs, and run without assistance when applicable to the environment.
• Lift from 30 to 50 pounds occasionally when working with client.