Registered Behavior Technician

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Description

Position Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming with clients at Westside Children’s Therapy, under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Providing predominantly play-based therapy, the RBT will support Westside clients in the development of a wide variety of skills.

Essential Functions:

• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA


• Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback


• Collect and record data on patients behavior


• Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures


• Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience


• Participate in weekly team meetings with clinic’s ABA team


• Maintain targeted caseload of 30 therapy hours per week

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1 year of experience as an RBT at Westside or 2 years of experience progressive progressive leadership experience in a RBT or similar role


• Previous experience working with the special needs population, particularly in ABA


• Active RBT certification required at time of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Competence with a variety of computer applications


• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team


• Passion for working with children with special needs


• Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately


• Accountable for personal behavior and performance


• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development


• Honest and transparent communicator

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions


• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs


• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Travel Requirements

• Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.