Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Blue Sky Center for Autism

(2) Clinic-based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Autism Center in Jackson

Job Description

Location: Cape and Jackson

Reports to: Director of Behavioral Services for Blue Sky Center for Autism

Immediate supervisor: BCBA assigned to student/child/adult on caseload

Contract Days: Full time; year round in our adult day programs (may include additional services in different locations at Blue Sky Community Services in Cape Girardeau and Jackson or Autism Center in Jackson) and full time and part time at our Autism Center in Jackson.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active RBT Certification through the BACB
• Supervision under BCBA at Blue Sky Center for Autism through the BACB
• Complete all training as directed by Blue Sky Center for Autism
• CPI and CPR trained and certified current
• Follow the RBT Ethics Code (BACB)

Purpose and Competencies of the Position:

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who works under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. At this ABA job level, the RBT is primarily responsible for direct implementation of treatment plans related to skill acquisition and behavior reduction. RBTs also collect data and provide support when needed across the school setting.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats other with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitment
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

· Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses materials properly

· Attendance and Punctuality: Consistently attends work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives to meetings and appointments on time and prepared

· Dependability: Follows instructions; responds to management directions; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to completion of work to reach goals and deadlines; completes tasks on time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The RBT will implement treatment plans working under the direction of the BCBA throughout the school setting with students, and teachers. The following are essential skills necessary as a RBT:

• 1. Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 2. Strong time management skills
• 3. Multi-tasking ability
• 4. Ability to maintain confidentiality
• 5. Ability to develop strong relationships with supervisors, clients/students, staff, and families
• 6. Ensure supervision with BCBA is obtained a minimum of 5% of the hours spent providing applied behavior-analytic services per month.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Establishing rapport and work in a constructive, positive manner with supervisor, staff and students

· Communicating effectively, in oral and written form

• Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings
• Following the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols
• Collecting and recording data based on client/student behavior
• Communicating with BCBA and caregivers regarding student progress
• Assisting BCBA with behavior reduction and skills acquisition assessments
• Assisting BCBA in the preparation of client materials

Additional Job Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned, and could include working at any Blue Sky facility as needed
• Complete a 40-hour training program (conducted by a BACB certificant) based on the RBT Task List
• Pass the RBT Competency Assessment administered by a BACB certificant

Come join our team and begin an exciting career.

· Starting pay is $19 per hour for untrained applicant, with increase to $21 after one year. Starting pay for a Nationally Certified RBT with one year experience is $21 per hour. Beginning the 3rd year pay increases to $22 per hour.

Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays for full time employees
• Full and part time employees accrue paid time off
• 4 paid sick days per year
• We pay 60% of your health insurance premiums for full time employees
• We pay in full for a $25,000 life insurance policy for full time employees
• We pay for dental insurance for full time employees
• 401(k) matching for full time employees
• For more information call 573-803-3383

Starting pay is $19 per hour for untrained applicant, with increase to $21 after one year. Starting pay for a Nationally Certified RBT with one year experience is $21 per hour. Beginning the 3rd year pay increases to $22 per hour.

Job Types: Full-time position 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F 40 hrs per week, and Part-time positions with flexible schedules for our Autism Center in Jackson 20-25 hrs per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Jackson, MO 63755 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, MO 63755: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25,000