Position Summary
Our Registered Behavior Technicians play a vital role in implementing behavior reduction strategies for our clients--children with autism. You will be supported remotely by a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) who is an expert in the field to support you as you grow. You must already have your Registered Behavior Technician License to apply for this position. You will be working together in a clinic-based environment with other Registered Behavior Technicians who each work 1:1 with their clients. The hours for this full-time position are Mon-Fri 8:15 AM-4:30 PM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Basic knowledge of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- Provides 1:1 ABA therapy to clients in clinic-based environment
- Accept and incorporate corrective feedback given by supervising BCBA and or Supervisors, ensuring cohesion of services
- Following and implementing the supervising BCBA’s treatment plan and recommendations in a fun and child-friendly demeanor when working with clients
- Correctly use Catalyst for client session data recording and timely timesheet management (training provided)
- Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships through pairing with service members
- Incorporates and promotes Natural Environment Teaching throughout session
- Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers
- Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding
- Provides regular written and verbal progress updates on treatment goals and maladaptive behaviors
- Ensures that service member is in a safe and positive environment at all times
- Creates and implements antecedent strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Gives behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
- Proactively learns and develops ABA and other behavior therapy techniques under the direction of the Supervisory RBT’s and BCBA
- Learns reasoning behind academic lessons to meet the service member’s needs
- Seeks additional training from Supervisor RBT’s and BCBA
- Becomes positive role model and Mentor to other staff members and students
- Exercises open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff while maintaining professional boundaries
- Seeks feedback pertaining to job responsibilities and advancement opportunities
- Follows the policies and procedures of Perseus Learning Center
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times when working with clients, families, supervisors, and coworkers
- Attends and executes professional development, trainings, and staff meetings
- Attends weekly supervision meetings with supervisor
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Current Registered Behavior Technician License (RBT)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Applied Behavior Analysis Intervention experience
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
- ABA Software Data Collection Experience
Benefits:
- $500 Sign on Bonus if you already have your RBT License
- Possible Part time shifts available in the morning or afternoon
- Career Development and Training Opportunities
- 27 Paid Holidays to all full-time staff
- 10 additional Paid Time Off days to all full-time staff
- $250 monthly Health Stipend to all full-time staff if you are the Primary Policy Holder on your private insurance.
- Ability for raises and promotions based on merit and performance
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This position involves primarily medium to heavy work. Must be able to carry out duties of frequent lifting/carrying objects between 25-50 pounds. Job also requires bending, stooping, and getting up and down on the floor easily with clients.