Job Summary:
A Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supports and implements treatment plans created by a board-certified behavior analyst for children with autism. This includes working to reduce challenging behaviors while simultaneously working on the acquisition of other skills through 1:1 ABA therapy and/or group teaching in the clinic or community settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures child's physical safety and treats learners with dignity and respect
- Provide 1:1 ABA and group ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in designated therapy rooms and shared classroom environments
- Use applied behavior analysis strategies and protocols as outlined by BCBA supervisors to teach a variety of skill types such as socialization, communication, play and self-help
- Follow written protocols to support learners when they are engaging in challenging behaviors
- Collect accurate data throughout ABA sessions as instructed by BCBA supervisors
- Take direction and apply feedback from BCBA supervisor
- Work collaboratively with BCBA supervisors and interdisciplinary team to provide information on learner behavior, preferences, and skills
- Complete accurate Session Notes for each session and submit as directed
- Promote positive organization culture
- Recognize issues and questions to bring to the BCBA supervisor's attention
- Help with preparation and organization of materials and supplies for learner sessions and programs
- Help with cleaning learner materials, therapy rooms, and shared clinic spaces following sessions
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, debriefings, trainings, and workshops, which may occur outside of normal work hours
- May serve as school/community 1:1 behavior technician and travel to learner's school or community peer group
- Be available to work and be scheduled during the hours of 8am - 6pm
- Adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Aces for Autism