Our Mission: 

To enhance the lives of the individuals and families we serve by providing superior applied behavior analysis, speech-language and occupational therapy services.

Our Core Values: 

Family Centered, Community Focused, Compassionate, Trustworthy, Individualized and Adaptable

Job Description:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is an employee of The Children SPOT Inc. The RBT therapist is a professional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The RBT therapist is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services in the home and/or center. A BCBA provides supervision to the RBT therapist and is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing.

Availability:

• Must be able to work mornings, afternoons, after-school for clients that attend school, and evenings on weekdays; weekends as needed.

Position Type:

• FT or PT

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possess a minimum of a high school degree or equivalent.
• Have obtained certification as a Registered Behavior Technician Board Certified (RBT) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or eligible to become an RBT
• A minimum of two years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs.

Knowledge of:

• Experience and knowledge of basic behavioral terminology and teaching procedures with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs.
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations.
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Accept constructive feedback from supervisors and implement recommendations.
• Implement behavior programs and work independently with clients.
• Use an electronic medical record system to maintain session notes and a calendar.
• Record data and input notes
• Assess situations and make proper judgments to effectively manage the situation.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage maladaptive behaviors of clients.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Maintain professional license(s) and be in good standing with the respective licensing agency(ies).

Job Duties:

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements under the supervision of a BCBA
• Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect data on all programming and writes progress notes on observable client behavior.
• Utilize electronic medical record system to maintain client records/notes.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the BCBA.
• Utilize safe & appropriate behavior management procedures when working with clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards for all patient related information.
• Immediately reports to BCBA any patient incidents/variances or complaints, changes in schedule, etc.
• Collaborate with treatment team to improve outcomes for their clients.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings
• Adhere to ethical guidelines in the set forth by the BACB.
• Other job duties as assigned .

Additional Job Requirements:

Attend and successfully complete the following prior to beginning job (Failure to successfully complete these trainings can jeopardize the ability to be employed at the agency):

• New staff orientation
• First Aid/CPR/AED

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the owner.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
• Lead RBT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by positions assigned to this class. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of positions so classified.