About this role
Job description:
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with children and individuals with developmental disabilities, implementing behavior intervention plans and providing support to enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, patient care, and experience working with children. This position is essential in promoting positive behavior management and helping clients achieve their personal goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
- Accept and implement feedback provided by BCBA for program integrity
- Teach socially acceptable replacement behaviors;
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy for children with Autism and related disorders
- Communicate client progress with supervising BCBA
- As applicable, provide transportation related to the implementation of activities as directed by the treatment plan
- Collect behavior data as specified in client behavior support plan
- Implement behavior therapy techniques as instructed by the Behavioral Services Manager and Behavior Specialist.
- Review data and progress reports with Behavioral Services Manager and Behavior Specialist to strategize program improvements
- Document interventions and progress towards goals accurately and in a timely manner
- Assists in the creation of instructional materials
- Openly flexible and responsible in working with multiple children at one time, when necessary
- Attends a variety of in-service training sessions and other related meetings
- Desire to work for / with children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Requirements
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Experience with multiple age group
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Must have experience with aggressive and self-injurious behaviors
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Must be a Certified Behavior Technician by BACB.com or have registered to take the RBT exam
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Must be CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention or equivalent certified.
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Must be a U. S. citizen, legal/permanent resident, or have a valid employment authorization
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Must be certified in OSHA, HIV, HIPAA, CPR, and First Aid, or be willing to get them
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HS diploma required
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One year experience working with children with developmental/ intellectual disabilities preferred
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Must be a team player
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CPR/BLS certified (or willing to obtain prior to hiring)
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Minimum 1 year of experience working with children with Autism or related disorders preferred
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Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
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Outstanding interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
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Desire to work for / with children with autism and other developmental disabilities
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Clear Criminal Background.
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Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
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Physical & Environmental Demands
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Approximately 90–95% of the time: Ability to engage in active, physical work with clients, including running, chasing, playing, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and climbing. May be required to implement approved physical safety interventions or restraints when necessary, provided the employee has received the appropriate training and authorization.
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Approximately 10% of the time: Ability to drive to and from client homes, schools, and other service locations as required by assigned cases.
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Approximately 10–15% of the time: For school-based assignments, ability to work outdoors with assigned clients in varying weather conditions and temperatures, as required by the client's treatment plan and school activities.
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The physical and environmental demands described above reflect the essential functions of the position. These functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
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ABA Therapy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, cannabis use (off-duty), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
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Reasonable Accommodation: ABA Therapy Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact Human Resources at HR@abatherepypartners. com
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Good Faith
Salary
Range for this position is $25 to $28/hr.
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Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs, and employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.
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Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by applying your skills as a Registered Behavior Technician!