Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Summary

This is a direct service position that works one-on-one with children who have special needs. ABA Clinicians focus on increasing communication, social, and verbal behavior skills, as well as decreasing problem behavior, using the science of Applied Behavior

Analysis (ABA).

This position reports to the Clinical and Administrative Leadership at the Clinic. This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Essential Daily Duties

These duties should be able to be completed with or without reasonable ADA accommodations.

Preparing for client session including reviewing previous notes/documents

Run skill acquisition programs (including Discrete Trial Instruction and Natural Environment Teaching) and teach a variety of skills using ABA principles

Observe and track behaviors using a variety of data collection methods

Follow individualized behavior plans, including intervening on problem behavior as outlined in beneficiarys plan

Complete end of session tasks not limited to, rendering time worked, completing ABA session documentation

Learn and use assistive technology and other specialized equipment

Attend and participate in clinic/company meetings, training, case reviews, etc.

Assist with parent training by modeling ABA techniques

Other Duties

Opportunity to attend and participate in community events on weeknights and weekends

Completing team chores

Ability to

Follow ethical standards as set forth by the BACB

Exhibit patience when working with clients who have special needs, problem

behavior, and seeing progress with behavioral interventions

Maintain records and documentation in accordance with ABA funding sources

Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards

Communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals

Accept and implement feedback consistently across sessions

Skills

Thoroughness

Detail-orientated

Accountability

Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others

Communication Proficiency (Co-workers, Parents, Clients)

Adaptability

Initiative, self-starter

Critical thinking

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have a supervisory role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/tablets, phones, and photocopiers.

Travel

Services are primarily provided in a clinic-based setting, however occasional local travel may be required depending on patient need.

Physical Demands

This is largely an active role. This would require the ability to bend, sit, stand, lift, walk, and diaper a child throughout the day. Lifting requirement range is 5-20 lbs. but may exceed 20 lbs. in some cases.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Business hours are 8 am 5 pm. Work schedules may vary depending on location.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with education, experience and credential level. Pay Range $20-$25 per hour.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of a bachelors degree; company sponsored RBT Certification is required prior to working independently with a client (if not acquired prior)

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field; experience applying ABA principles; experience working with children with special needs; RBT certification

Knowledge of

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Applied Behavior Analysis, and autism spectrum disorders

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.