Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Definition : Behavior technicians of both types are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA working without direct daily supervision in the family homes of our clients or, under rare circumstances, in preschool or school placements. Behavior technicians of both types will also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) under the supervision of the assigned BCBA.

Our Behavior Technicians in both categories are continually supervised by an agency BCBA for a percentage their work time and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities. It is expected that once trained and in a work placement with a child, that the Technician will contact the assigned BCBA for any and all circumstances that arise during work that are unusual or for which the correct procedure to follow is not clear, by the most appropriate means. It is also expected that Technicians will report any and all changes of schedule as soon as known to the BCBA by the most appropriate means.

The behavior technician is not responsible for the designing of interventions, conducting in-depth assessments, or developing skill acquisition or behavior reduction plans. It is the responsibility of the designated BCBA supervisor of the Behavior Technician to determine which tasks an individual Technician may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The designated BCBA supervisor is ultimately responsible for the work performed by the Behavior Technician.

Reports to: Supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Supervision Over: None.

Position Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience – Behavior Technician:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a paid position working with children and/or adolescents with special needs.
• Preferred - Possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, or a related field.
• Preferrred – State Certification as a special education teacher or regular education teacher is helpful.

Education, Training, and Experience – Registered Behavior Technician (in addition to above):

• Must have completed the 40-hours of training for an RBT, as outlined by the BACB.
• Must have completed and passed the RBT examination from the BACB and possess active BACB RBT status at the time of onboarding.

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
• Learning theories and instructional methods
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (helpful, but not required)
• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical and professional manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and/or other agency staff
• Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records (if asked)
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
• Supervise clients during treatment sessions
• Communicate thoroughly and fully with the supervising BCBA(s)

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of any criminal history background checks and child abuse clearances required for the state in which you will be working and that the Company requires.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Job Duties:

• Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual sessions
• Run skill acquisition programs with clients using programs under Applied Behavior Analysis and ther Analysis of Verbal Behavior
• Complete weekly program recording and maintain client’s Program Book
• Complete daily mandatory paperwork including Daily Report and Parent Signature Log, only obtaining parent signatures after the Log has been completed and reflects actual arrival and dismissal times and Hours worked.
• Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans
• Collect data as instructed by the BCBA
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Arrive on-time and work scheduled hours / days or acceptable* substitutes
• Other job duties as assigned by the BCBA or Agency administrator

Additional Job Requirements:

• Attend and successfully complete trainings as required by the Agency.
• Comply with all HIPAA requirements
• Behavior Technician (non-Registered) Must Complete all aspects of RBT training including formal examination within the first six months of employment