Registered Behavior Technician BeST

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technician - Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST)

Role Responsibilities

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) works as part of a treatment team at the Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST), with the daily coaching of the BCBA, implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plans. The RBT provides direct one on one and small group training using ABA procedures for children with a diagnosis of autism and/or intellectual disabilities who display aggressive, disruptive, non-compliant, and/or self-abusive behavior. Training consists of skill acquisition for self-help skills, academic skills, social skills, communication skills, vocational skills, and basic attending skills.

• You will receive ongoing daily support, supervision, and training from your supervisors.
• You can earn prizes for perfect attendance and high evaluation scores! We reward our staff with fun food days!
• We pay for your annual RBT renewal fees and assist you in maintaining your credential!
• We provide 40 hours per week regardless of client cancellations!
• You earn 21 days of paid time off and paid holidays during the first year of employment!

The RBT assists with preference assessments and functional analyses, conducts direct observations, collects data, summarizes data, documents training progress, and implements SAMA and physical prompts. Some work will be observed by parents, teachers, and other staff. Training is presented during intense one on one, requiring high levels of energy and enthusiasm maintained throughout the entire program day. RBTs will help maintain a clean and safe environment as well as complete other duties as assigned before or after treatment hours. Monthly continuing education is assigned and provided through Texana. There is a video monitoring system throughout the program, which allows for frequent observation and occasional video recording with and without the RBT’s prior knowledge. The RBT is responsible for complying with The RBT Ethics Code and meeting the requirements to maintain their certification. RBTs receive clinical supervision from the treatment team Behavior Analyst, employment supervision from the BeST Senior Manager, and daily coaching by the BCBA, BAI, and/or aTS.

Salary

• $33,280.00-$41,600.00 per year/$16.00 - $20.00 per hour based on years as an RBT

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification obtained through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fingerprinting required through the Department of Public Safety

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field
• Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician in an ABA program
• Experience with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities including Autism

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR. Training is provided to employees once hired
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting (15#- 45#), pushing, stooping, light carrying (15#), repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting, twisting, and running.
• Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer