Overview:

• A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Tech at Life Connections provides ABA services to individuals with autism.

• Behavior Technicians are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®, BCBA-D) or a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)

• $17-$25 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain HIPAA and all necessary confidentiality standards.

• Must be able to independently implement programs without daily supervision.

• Attend monthly staff meetings and additional meetings as needed.

• Communicate professionally with employees, clients, and the general public.

• Maintain professional ethics and behaviors with employees, clients and the general public as outlined in the BACB Code of Ethical Behavior.

• Maintain a strict level of employee/supervisor confidentiality.

• Provide ABA services in-clinic and/or in-home as determined by the supervising BCBA.

• Full-time Behavior Technicians are scheduled for 32-40 hours per week, with 28 average billable hours per week.

• Must give one month notice when resigning.

• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma, a college degree in a social work, psychology or related field strongly preferred.

• Have RBT certification through Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. (on-site training can be offered in order to obtain RBT certification)

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in an organized manner to meet treatment requirements.

• Ability to communicate and engage in a professional, timely and respectful manner.

• Strong professional and ethical business presentation and performance.

• Provide one-one instruction consistent with best practice in ABA.

• Follow behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols.

• Collect accurate, valid and reliable data and record data based on client behavior.

• Assist BCBAs and BCaBAs with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition.

• Assist BCBAs and BCaBAs in the preparation of client instructional materials.

• Carry out Behavior Intervention Plans, and Skill Acquisition Plans that are determined by the supervising BCBA.

• Arrive on time to all scheduled appointments.

• Maintain legible up to date records. This includes, but is not limited to the following: sign-in sheet, daily session notes, program data, and behavior data.

• RBTs must also be committed to ongoing training and development, organizational policies and procedures, weekly team meetings, and client confidentiality.

• Computer competency (Google Applications, Microsoft Office and use of treatment-specific software).

• Must have the ability to appropriately respond to physically and emotionally challenging behavior problems, and other emergency situations. This includes the physical ability to become trained in the implementation of crisis response, QBS Safety Care, and de-escalation procedures.

• Communicate with all members of the team, with the goal of improving services and maintaining procedural integrity.

• Precisely follow procedures and instructions, both written and spoken.

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.

• ABA experience and education are not required but encouraged, and will be considered for upward movement in the company.

• Ability to raise up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and professional.

• Must have a personal means of transportation.

Job Benefits:

• Eligible for Employee Mentoring Program; up to $1,000 per eligible referred employee.
• Eligible for monthly agency awards, up to $100.00.
• PTO & Paid Holidays for full-time employees.
• Life Connections to cover 50% of Medical, Dental & Vision Premiums for full-time employees after the initial 30 days.

Job Type:

This is for a part-time moving to full-time position.

Life Connections is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muscatine, IA 52761: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Please supply a personal email to utilize when scheduling interviews.

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location