Registered Behavior Technician

Classification

Exempt

Summary / Objective

RegisteredBehavior Technicians (RBT s) are professionals who have completed aminimum of a 40hour intensive theory training in Applied BehaviorAnalysis (ABA) have successfully passed a competency assessmentadministered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) andreceived a passing score on the RBT exam through the BehaviorAnalyst Certification Board in order to become a RBT.

All Behaviortechnicians provide educational andbehavioral services for children with autism by implementingApplied Behavior Analysis methodologies and are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basisand engage in behavior analytic professional developmentactivities.

Behavior technicians are responsible for the directimplementation of skillacquisition and behaviorreduction plansdeveloped by the BCBA.

The Behavior technicians may also collectdata and conduct behavior skill acquisition programs under thesupervision of a BCBA.

The Behavior technician is not responsiblefor the designing of interventions conducting indepth assessmentsor developing skill acquisition or behavior reduction plans.

It isthe responsibility of the designated BCBA supervisor of theBehavior Consultants to determine which tasks a Behavior technicianmay perform as a function of his or her training experience andcompetence.

The designated BCBA supervisor is ultimatelyresponsible for the work performed by the Behavior technician.*Triangle ABA offers paidtraining*

EssentialFunctions

Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essentialfunctions.

Assesssituations and make properjudgments

Understandbehavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethicalmanner

Objectivelyanalyze crisis situations and respond quickly to emergencysituations

Communicateeffectively and make recommendations to various agency staff andoutside professionals groups orindividuals

Performgeneral clerical duties including maintain accurate client recordsandpreparing

clearand concisereports

Communicateeffectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group ofclients parents / caregivers school personnel andother agencystaff

Usea computer and behavioral software to prepare documents andmaintain clientrecords

Workindependently and make decisions within the framework ofestablishedguidelines

Followguidance from senior level staff to enhance own professionaldevelopment

Workwith a diverse team of professionals in a respectfulmanner

Superviseclients during treatment sessions with effective time managementskills

Providedirect behavioral services to clients in individual and groupsessions

Runskill acquisition programs with clients using Applied BehaviorAnalysis and Verbal BehaviorAnalysis

Completeprogram writing and maintain client s program book eachsession

Workwith Board Certified Behavior Analysts to implement individualizedtreatmentplans

Collectdata and graph data asinstructed

Maintainrespect and confidentiality for allclients

Maintainprofessional and technical knowledge by attending educationalworkshops; reviewing professional publications; establishingpersonal networks;

and participating in professionalsocieties

Maintainand protect the wellbeing of all clients during treatment sessionsand when emergency crisis situationsarise

Maintainsa professional demeanor with clients parents and otherprofessionals in thefield.

Providesinformation by answering questions andrequests

Providesinhome community and school educational and behavioralsupport.

Contributesto team effort by accomplishing related results asneeded

Maintainsclient records and confidentiality according to Health InsurancePortability Accountability Act and other privacylaws.

Providesparents with training andsupport.

Attendsany agency social or communityevent.

Attendsstaff developmenttraining.

Checkemails and scheduling softwaredaily

Renderssessions within Central reach within 24hrs of session with anattached sessionnote

Proficientin ABA teaching methodologies such as Errorless Learning FirstTrial Data and Discrete Trial Training during directintervention.

Promotesevidencebasedtreatments.

Maintainscertificates andlicenses.

Performsother related duties asassigned

Competencies

Appropriatebehavioral interventionstrategies

Learningtheories and instructionalmethods

Ethicslaws and regulations of acceptable behaviorinterventions

Developmentalprocesses of children adolescents andadults

Interpersonalskills needed to manage crisissituations

Technologysuch as Microsoft Word Excel andPowerPoint

CorrectEnglish grammar punctuation andspelling

Oraland written communication skills and ability to stayorganize

WorkEnvironment

Whileperforming the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposedto outdoor weather conditions human bites or scratches andmaladaptive or aggressive behaviors.

The employee is occasionallyexposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment isusuallymoderate.

PhysicalDemands

Whileperforming the duties of this job the employee is regularlyrequired to run stand walk sit use hands reach with hands and armsclimb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visiondistance vision peripheral vision depth perception ability toadjust focus and ability to seecolor.

PositionType / Expected Hours ofWork

Thisis a fulltime position and hours of work and days are Mondaythrough Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be requiredas job duties demand .

Travel

Upto 25% travel. Some out of the area travel and overnight may beexpected.

Requirements

RequiredEducation andExperience

Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED); and oneyearrelated experience and / or training; or equivalent combination ofeducation andexperience.

Toperform this job successfully an individual should have knowledgeof Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel Google Drive GoogleDocs.

Abilityto apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsfurnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal withproblems involving several concrete variables in standardizedsituations.

Abilityto add and subtract twodigit numbers and to multiply and dividewith 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using unitsof American money and weight measurement volume anddistance.

Ability to read and interpret documentssuch as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions andprocedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports andcorrespondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups ofcustomers or employees of anorganization.

CertificatesandLicenses :

Validdriverslicense

Proofof carinsurance

RegisteredBehaviorTechnician

WorkAuthorization / Security Clearance (ifapplicable)

Employeemust be authorized to work in the United States and must possess avalid driver slicense.

OtherDuties

Pleasenote this job description is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities thatare required of the employee for this job.

Duties responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience High school diploma or generaleducation degree (GED); and one-year related experience and / ortraining;

or equivalent combination of education and experience. Toperform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledgeof Microsoft Word, & Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, GoogleDocs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry outinstructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Abilityto deal with problems involving several concrete variables instandardized situations.

Ability to add and subtract two-digitnumbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability toperform these operations using units of American money and weightmeasurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to read and interpretdocuments such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routinereports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively beforegroups of customers or employees of an organization.

Certificatesand Licenses : Valid driver's license Proof of car insuranceRegistered Behavior Technician Work Authorization / SecurityClearance (if applicable) Employee must be authorized to work inthe United States and must possess a valid driver s license.

OtherDuties Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice.