Behavior Therapist

Rise Up For Autism LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• BTs must have or complete 40 hours of behavioral Therapy training.
• RBT certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Patient and enjoy working with children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lift/carry patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children in center or in-home settings.
• Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans under BCBA supervision.
• Create a fun, encouraging learning environment for learners aged 2–14.
• Document daily progress and collect data for treatment evaluation.
• Collaborate with the BCBA and care team; attend staff meetings.
• Inform families about intervention findings and progress.
• Assist children with day-to-day tasks and teach targeted skills.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Discretion

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Written and verbal communication

Education

RBT certification (BACB)

40 hours of behavioral therapy training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Goal: The RBT/BT will help learners up for success by developing positive behaviors and life skills

using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). To be successful in this role, you will display a compassionate

nature, empathy, and discretion in your work. You should have excellent communication and time

management skills and be able to develop and maintain relationships with clients, supervisors, and

colleagues. Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor. RBT/BT for enforcing standards for ABA Therapy to maintain Rise Up for Autism's high quality of care for clients and families.

Family counseling

When families are dealing with the stresses and challenges of children on the spectrum, the registered behavioral technician or behavioral technician (in collaboration with a BCBA) assists in developing a healthy daily protocol that may include role-playing, empathic training, and developing open communication for all parties involved.

Behavior reduction

An RBT/BT seeks to reduce certain maladaptive behaviors under the supervision and direction of a BCBA. The RBT/BT must be able to follow the behavior reduction protocol created by the BCBA.

Documentation and reporting

Since RBT/BT collaborates with BCBA, it is important that all members of the care team keep accurate records and report results and data. These recordings can help determine which aspects of treatment are working and which are not.

• Provide direct 1:1 ABA Therapy to children ages 2-14 years old in the center or in-home environments.
• Create a fun and encouraging learning environment.
• Help learners manage challenging behaviors by implementing treatment plans across multiple domains, including communication, social behavior, learner readiness skills, selfcare, replacement behavior and behavior reduction as instructed by BCBA.
• Collect and record data on their daily progress.
• Toilet training and diaper changing may be required.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and collaborate with others
• Follow behavioral health plans developed by BCBA to provide beneficial and effective care to patients.
• Participate in counseling and meeting sessions
• Answer questions from children and their families
• Assist children with day-to-day tasks
• Observe child behaviors to collect data
• Teach specific skills required for skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction
• Nurture a child’s social abilities
• Inform parents and other caregivers about behavioral intervention findings

Requirements

Training

• BT’s must have or complete 40 hours of behavioral Therapy training
• RBT must have certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Related experience is preferred

• Must be patient and enjoy working with children
• Must be physically fit and be able to lift and carry patients or chase after them.
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal Skills
• Computers skills including Microsoft office suite