What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician position at Wareham Public Schools?
Wareham Public Schools seeks an RBT to support students with Autism across a variety of settings. Key duties include delivering therapy, data collection, assisting supervisors, and working in-home with families. The role requires patience, ethical conduct, and physical ability for client support.
Core Responsibilities:
Implement Treatment Plans: Follow detailed plans from a BCBA to teach skills (communication, social, daily living) and decrease challenging behaviors.
Data Collection: Accurately record client progress and behavior to monitor treatment effectiveness.
Client Support: Provide direct therapy in various settings (home, school, community).
Communication: Keep supervisors and families updated on progress.
Family Training: Help parents learn to implement strategies.
Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training and supervision.
Common Techniques Used
Discrete Trial Training (DTT): Structured teaching of skills in small steps.
Natural Environment Teaching (NET): Teaching skills in everyday settings.
Positive Reinforcement: Rewarding desired behaviors.
Functional Communication Training (FCT): Teaching appropriate ways to communicate needs.
Requirements & Skills
High school diploma/equivalent, background check, Crisis Prevention and Intervention or Safety Care certification, and current license as an RBT.
Patience, strong communication, ethical behavior, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Physical ability to manage client needs, potentially including restraint if trained.