What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Support Professional-Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position at Global Behavior Education Alliance, LLC?
About Us: GBE Alliance is comprised of a network of licensed individuals who specialize in autism spectrum disorders to provide telehealth and direct services for individuals with autism and their families-paving a way for a brighter future. We pride ourselves on being an all-encompassing resource, providing autism evaluations for a clinical diagnosis, ABA treatment, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Experts in the field have formed an alliance to help families in Tennessee and Kentucky access high-quality, compassionate ABA services tailored to their child's unique needs.
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team in providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism. As an RBT, you will play a crucial role in implementing behavior intervention plans and helping children develop essential life skills while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team in providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism. As an RBT, you will play a crucial role in implementing behavior intervention plans and helping children develop essential life skills while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Follow behavior intervention plans designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to support children with autism in reaching their individual goals.
- Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children, focusing on skills acquisition, behavior reduction, and communication development.
- Accurately record data during therapy sessions to track progress and assist in the evaluation of treatment plans.
- Implement behavior management techniques and strategies to address challenging behaviors and promote positive behavior change.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other team members to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Train parents and caregivers in ABA techniques to facilitate generalization of skills learned during therapy sessions.
- Maintain detailed and organized session notes, progress reports, and other necessary documentation.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children during therapy sessions, following all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Stay current with best practices in ABA therapy through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized clinic environment. This includes daily cleaning tasks, weekly assigned chores, sanitizing materials, and ensuring treatment spaces are reset for subsequent sessions.
- Must hold a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or be willing to obtain a certification within 30 days of hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent experience; bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- A genuine passion for working with children with autism and a commitment to making a positive impact on their lives.
- Successful completion of a background check and any other required screenings.
- Physical capabilities include walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling , twisting, reaching above head, pulling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families.