Registered Behavior Technician

Works under the clinical supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide behavior-analytic services to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently; fluently implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels; follow the prompting hierarchy; apply reinforcement procedures effectively, utilize SDs that are clear, concise and consistent; utilize prompt fading, shaping, and chaining procedures.
• Assist Outpatient Behavior Analyst in conducting functional behavior assessments to include conducting a record review and Functional Assessment Interview, define behavior and choose appropriate method of data collection, summarize environment, setting events, and medical information.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress, troubleshoot, generalization strategies for home, and other elements of parent training as designated by Outpatient Behavior Analyst.
• Participate in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s degree required; can be offset by 6 month’s ABA experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certifications:

• Successful completion of coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) required.
• Must complete 40-hour coursework prior to start date and RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and build rapport with parents of diverse backgrounds.
• Computer efficiency is a must.

Work Experience:

• 6 months of experience working with children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Physically able to manage patients of varying weight and sizes.
• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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