Registered Behavior Technician

Job Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician will primarily provide individual services for children with an identified medical necessity for treatment using Applied Behavior Analysis. They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, collect data on target behaviors and implement behavior intervention plans. When not assigned to a client, the RBT will assist with general behavior support in the classrooms, collaborate with other therapy disciplines or conduct observations of new students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in community environments.

·         Maintains effective and co-operative work relations with others.

·         Gather behavioral data to track progress of behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan and work with the BCBA to periodically modify the plan.

·         Implement skill acquisition programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) and behavior reduction programs utilizing discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching and verbal behavior instruction as written and instructed by the BCBA.

·         Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings.

·         Support teachers with general behavior management when serving as the behavior support technician.

·         Complete mandatory training and refresher training.

·         Work closely with the supervisor to ensure completion of professional development requirements to maintain certification.

·         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 and insurance requirements.

·         Maintain a safe work environment.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING EXPECTATIONS: 

·         Must possess strong organizational and computer literacy skills.

·         Must possess strong organizational and computer literacy skills.

·         Must possess a professional demeanor and present a professional image.

·         Must have the ability to plan and manage time, resources, and services with minimal supervision.

·         Must possess a strong ability to analyze and interpret information and policies.

·         Consistently emphasizes and enforces excellence.

·         Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.

·         Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young children.

·         Current knowledge of HIPAA law.

·         Ability to secure and retain a Medicaid Provider Number.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

·         Minimum High Diploma

·         BA or BS in psychology, social work, special education, or related field preferred.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

·         Able to see and hear clearly, close, receive oral communication via phone and in person, and to provide a safe environment.

·         Able to lift and carry items or children weighing up to 50 pounds.

·         Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         Employees are required to work in a drug-free workplace.

·         Employees are required to work in a smoke-free workplace.