What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position at Auspire Therapy Services?
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position is one of the most important roles within our organization! As an RBT, you will implement your client’s individualized program written by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you will help your client learn new skills that are truly beneficial to them and their family. Some of the targets we work on are social, communication, vocational, and life skills. We support clients from two years old to young adults. Services are implemented in the most appropriate setting for the client and can include the therapy center, home, school, workplace, and/or other community-based setting. The RBT position offers a lot of variety as each day can look a little different!
Why You Should Work a Registered Behavior Technician
- Work one-on-one with individuals on the autism spectrum and help them learn skills to improve the quality of their life.
- Unlike many professions, RBTs have one job and one focus- working with the clients.
- The Registered Behavior Technician position provides great experience for anyone interested psychology, social work, speech and occupational therapy, education, and all human services.
- Grow professionally and personally. RBTs learn skills that are applicable in various occupations and many aspects of life.
- Be an advocate for your client!
- Build relationships and have fun while you work!
- The Registered Behavior Technician position is a great career for anyone motivated and rewarded by seeing clients make real progress. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most effective treatment for individuals with autism and is endorsed by the US Surgeon General. It is science based and proven to work.
Why Work at Auspire Therapy?
- New hire 90-day preliminary rate $18.50 per hour
- Opportunity to increase pay at the 90 days preliminary
- Quality training and a supportive team
- Two to four hours a week of guidance and additional training from a supervisor
- Monthly team meetings for team building, collaboration, and continued learning
- A friendly, relaxed, and fun atmosphere.
- Healthy work-life balance with schedules within the 7:45am-4:00pm range during the week
- Opportunities for quarterly bonus!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the RBT.
- Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
- Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding.
- Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations).
- Accurately collects behavior data including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording.
- Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation.
- Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
- Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information.
- Educates all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and the BT, and functions within boundaries of the BT role in providing treatment.
Qualifications and Skills
- A passion for helping others, patience, and kindness
- Dependable and responsible
- Able to learn and adapt to new situations
- Able to effectively communicate with clients, families, and other staff
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years of age
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable and safe vehicle, and a clean driving record
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs., and to engage in physical activities like running, jumping, reaching with arms, etc.
- RBT certification. If not certified at time of offer, must be attained within the orientation/training period. Auspire Therapy will cover the cost associated with obtaining and maintaining certification.
Work Environment
Position operates in a clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment. Position may also operate at offsite locations including a client’s home. This role will be expected to work with multiple clients. This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This is a physically active position that is required to work with clients of varied activity levels and movement throughout the building to various locations during therapy. The environment is open with bright lights and active clients that result in a loud environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, run, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and implement physical management procedures in response to aggressive or unsafe behavior as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22