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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Physical requirements :