Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Description

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of people with autism? If so, come join us!!

Position summary

Responsible for providing direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services to children on the autism spectrum so that they are enabled to reach their full potential and improve behavior, communication, social and functional skills. The Registered Behavior Technician will follow the treatment plan developed by the supervising BCBA which can also include staff training, recreation and leisure activities, teaching functional communication, achieving increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community. This position will entail working directly with children providing instruction following the methodology of applied behavior analysis.  The position is PT with after school hours.  The position could develop into FT.

Core functions

• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as reinforcement and building the clients motivation for social interaction with the RBT.
• Provides prompts for safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills.
• Fades prompts as appropriate to promote successful and independent responding.
• Ensures an increase in frequency/duration of safe and appropriate behaviors by providing the individual access to reinforcers (desired tangibles, attention, or removal of demands).
• Accurately and neatly collects behavior data including: ABC, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording.
• Maintaining and submitting paperwork according to deadlines including, but not limited to timesheets, data logs, and session notes.
• Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation.
• Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information. Offering suggestions of incorporating individualized goals into family’s daily routine.
• Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the RBT role, and functions within boundaries of the RBT role in providing treatment.
• Provide systematic, positive and functional programming to all clients.
• Maintain professional relationships with individuals, families, community members, and Judevine staff.
• Represent self and agency in a professional manner, providing public relations when necessary.

Starting pay is $20 per hour with RBT certification/$18 without RBT certification.  If you come to us without the RBT certification, we will train!!!

Requirements

Core competencies

• Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.
• Ability to apply Judevine training methodologies on the job.
• Maintain all trainings, certifications, and/or licensure as required.
• Knowledge of ABA programs and implementation for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to turn constructive feedback from supervisor(s), data, and families into improvements quickly and efficiently.
• Dependable and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/some college and Registered Behavior Technician Credential preferred.

Experience: Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder is helpful but not a must.

Other: Must pass background screenings. Must be willing to accept and learn from training provided. If not yet credentialed, this will include 40 hours of training, passing the RBT Competency Assessment, and the RBT exam. Must also be willing to travel throughout surrounding area in order to provide in home services, as needed.