Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Description

Provides individual behavioral intervention services to children with special needs and support to their families as directed by the Board Behavior Analyst/Case Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) (Required) and/or two years experienced.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medicaid Provider # or ability to get Medicaid number
• BLS (Basic Life Support)/CPR Certification or willingness to achieve certification in a face-to-face course.
• Reliable transportation and willing to commute a maximum of 25 miles to the client(s) assigned to you.
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Must speak Fluent English; Bilingual is a plus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Completes a BACB approved RBT course and keeps registration to the BACB current
2. Assists BCBA in implementing behavioral programming in an individual setting
3. Collects data on all programming and writes progress notes
4. Immediately reports to BCBA/Therapy Supervisor any client incidents/variances or complaints
5. Adheres to Broward Children’s Centers standards, consistently interprets, and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities
6. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent over tie for routine assignments
7. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking skills and decision making
8. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

CLINICAL DUTIES

1. Assess client’s needs for therapy and provide on-going treatment
2. Recommend BCC wrap services to clients
3. Provide classroom support to teachers as needed
4. In-service appropriate personnel and families in order to implement client goals and behavior plans

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and follow safety rules and instructions. Ability to speak to clients and staff members in a professional manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and lift and pull, push, and lift up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.