What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician position at Autism Behavior Consulting?
Job Summary : The Behavior Technician provides 1:1 behavioral intervention to children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder under the supervision of a BCBA. The Behavior Technician works in the family home and on occasion in the community based on the needs of the child. The Behavior Technician addresses functional communication, and skill acquisition (daily living, vocational, self- help, self-control) in a variety of areas as described by goals set forth in the ABA treatment plan. The Behavior Technician models applied behavior analysis principles for the child and the caregiver as outlined in the child’s treatment plan as well as those strategies given directly by the BCBA Supervisor.
RBT positions are available in multiple locations.
Duties/Skills:
- Structured one-on-one instruction with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Promote the development of functional communication skills (i.e. speaking and using assistive communication devices).
- Provide instruction on social skills (i.e. social interactions, play behavior, and conversational skills).
- Support independence with adaptive living skills (daily routines).
- Develop and maintain a positive rapport with each client and family.
- Maintain data collection and graphing for each behavior protocol and program implemented.
- Complete daily behavior logs of progress and/or lack of progress occurring during each session (including any ABC data for problem behavior).
- Maintain and organize treatment binder..
- Communicate with supervisor regularly for updates and support.
- Direct caregivers and supports to your supervisor for any questions pertaining to the child’s goals , progress, and current strategies.
- Maintain professional boundaries with the child, family and circle of support.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Follow all policies and protocols set forth in the ABC employee handbook.
- Background Check Clearance
- Reliable means of transportation
- Valid Driver’s License/Proof of insurance
- Experience working with children
- Complete 40 hours of online training in applied behavior analysis (Prior to contact with client).
- Complete RBT credential within 180-days of employment with ABC
- Complete mandatory trainings (e.g. sexual harassment, HIPAA); as well as in-services.
Education and/or Experience
All ABC Behavior Technicians should have experience working with children and/or persons with developmental disabilities, possess great communication skills, and have the ability to adapt to a variety of children. It is preferred if you are working with or have a Bachelors. Our Behavior Technicians are matched to our clients based on their expertise as well as location
Behavioral Skills
- Ability to utilize least restrictive measures in avoiding escalated situations.
- Ability to use verbal interventions that involve use of empathy, compassion, positive behavioral programming, respect, openness, client-centered approach, as well as those best practice interventions outlined in least restrictive verbal intervention protocol.
- Ability to utilize positive reinforcement to shape behavior.
- Ability to analyze and distinguish between individual versus systemic issues.
- Ability to engage in active listening.
- Ability to calm critical situations involving a child.
- Ability to use applied behavioral analysis principles.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Location: In person
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Some day/morning hours also available!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25