Position Summary

Our team of Registered Behavior Technicians play an important role in carrying out behavior reduction strategies for our clients--children with autism. Our clients range in ages from 2-20 years old. RBTs will be supported by BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) who are experts in the field. This position is to provide true 1:1 ABA Therapy within the client's home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Registered Behavior Technicians

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possesses basic knowledge of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy
• Provides 1:1 ABA therapy to clients in Home-based environment
• Accept and incorporate corrective feedback given by supervising BCBA and or Supervisors, ensuring cohesion of services
• Following and implementing the supervising BCBA’s treatment plan and recommendations in a fun and child-friendly demeanor when working with clients
• Correctly use software program for client session data recording and timely timesheet management (training provided)
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships through pairing with clients
• Incorporates and promotes Natural Environment Teaching throughout session
• Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers
• Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding
• Provides regular written and verbal progress updates on treatment goals and maladaptive behaviors
• Ensures that service member is in a safe and positive environment at all times
• Creates and implements antecedent strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors
• Gives behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
• Proactively learns and develops ABA and other behavior therapy techniques under the direction of the Supervisory RBT’s and BCBA
• Learns reasoning behind academic lessons to meet the client’s needs
• Seeks additional training from Supervisor RBT’s and BCBA
• Becomes positive role model and Mentor to other staff members and students
• Exercises open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff while maintaining professional boundaries
• Seeks feedback pertaining to job responsibilities and advancement opportunities
• Follows the policies and procedures of Perseus Learning Center
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times when working with clients, families, supervisors, and coworkers
• Assists with training of new hires in ABA Therapy and data collection
• Daily cleaning duties assigned on a rotation basis
• Attends and executes professional development, trainings, and staff meetings
• Attends weekly supervision meetings with supervisor

Minimum Qualifications for Registered Behavior Technicians:

• Current Registered Behavior Technician License (RBT)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Applied Behavior Analysis experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card with VIP Number

Preferred Qualifications:?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
• ABA Software Data Collection Experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment for Registered Behavior Technicians

While performing the duties of this position, the employee can expect:

• To be required to talk or hear regularly
• To use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently
• To stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms occasionally

Specific vision abilities required by this position include:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Ability to adjust focus

This position involves primarily medium to heavy work that include:

• Bending
• Stooping
• Getting up and down on the floor
• Frequently lift/carry objects between 25-50 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.