Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) job description

Requirements:

· Clean background check

· Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· Board-approved 40-hour RBT course

· BACB competency eval (done with Select Specialty Services BCBA)

· Pass exam with BACB, administered through Pearson-vue

· CPR/BLS certification (must be an in-person course)

Important skills for success:

· Reliability

· Promptness

· Patience

· Enthusiasm

· Ability to follow directions

· Accept feedback

· Attention to detail

· Data-keeping skills

· Professional/ technical writing skills

· Good interpersonal skills

· Team-player

· Organized

· Microsoft office skills

Responsibilities:

· Provide direct 1:1 therapy for children diagnosed with Autism

o Engage with clients in a professional but fun and caring manner

o Take detailed, accurate data on behaviors and skills

o Implement behavior plans, as written by overseeing BCBA

o Engage with clients to teach a variety of skills, as programmed by BCBA

o Communicate with parents and BCBAs clearly and professionally

o Keep baseline data, probe new skills, conduct preference assessments, etc. as directed by BCBA

· Keep paperwork and data up to date

o Understand and fill in all behavior and programming data sheets as session occurs

o Complete session notes (templates provided) and to submit to BCBA within 48 hours

o Fill in binders at the end of each session

o Keep maintenance cards up to date and organized

o Complete monthly summaries on assigned clients, graphs provided by BCBA

o Maintain electronic timesheet and submit on the first of the month

o Keep notes in communication log for BCBA, update calendars for cancellations, get sign in sheets signed, get calendars signed, etc. as directed

o File data sheets in correct spot in client binders

· Administrative tasks

o Keep workplace clean and orderly

o Complete needed/assigned cleaning tasks

o Restock consumable items (paper towels, edible reinforcers, tissues, etc.)

o Return materials to their spot, return tablets to be charged, etc.

· Professional responsibilities

o Be on time or early for sessions

o Communicate needs and concerns with BCBA

o Dress in a casual but professional manner (such as a preschool teacher would dress)

o Maintain a neat and clean appearance

o Be organized and timely; communicate if you need clarification, help understanding, or extended timelines for tasks

o Be kind and courteous with clients, parents, staff, etc.

o Take feedback professionally