RBT Trainer

Lighthouse Autism Center, LLC; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized support center in Mishawaka is seeking an ABA Therapist Trainer to provide 1:1 therapy and support in training therapists. Responsibilities include monitoring therapist feedback, assisting in training on ABA practices, and ensuring client outcomes are met. The ideal candidate will have at least one year as a Registered Behavior Technician and possess excellent leadership, creativity, and communication skills. This position requires physical capability and a passion for helping clients with autism spectrum disorders.

Qualifications

• One year as an RBT and 6 months in a training capacity.
• Flexible, creative, & possessing excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of data collection procedures and behavior protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing training support to all RBTs.
• Complete therapist competency checks and assist with paperwork.
• Monitor & track therapist feedback accurately.

Skills

Leadership experience

Creativity

Time management

Knowledge of ABA principles

Communication skills

Job description

Description

Lighthouse Autism Center

215 Red Coach

Mishawaka, IN 46545

Position: ABA Therapist Trainer

Responsible for providing intensive 1:1 therapy and support to the clinical team with regards to training and data collection. Must maintain knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and assist in training a small team of therapists to provide quality services to all clients at LAC. Clients include individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other language delays.

Reports to: Program Managers and/or Clinical Director

Responsibilities:

• Substitutes for 1:1 therapists as needed
• All responsibilities for therapists apply to trainer
• Completes & maintains Registered Behavior Technician credentialing
• Assists with staff training specific to ABA concepts and principles.
• Assists with staff training specific to learner individual treatment plans, behavior plans, & RBT task list
• Serve as fill in for call offs or work with a learner until a new RBT is hired or certified
• Assumed to be a “master” RBT with ABA concepts and applying ABA therapy.
• Responsible for being cross-trained with learners.
• Provide ongoing training support to all RBTs.
• Monitors & tracks therapist feedback accurately
• Completes support staff checklists and trains therapists to lead group skills
• Lead groups skills, as needed
• Completes therapist competency checks
• Assists therapists in completing paperwork & data, as needed
• Demonstrates creativity & “think outside the box” attitude to provide support and achieve positive outcomes for all clients?
• Consistently builds rapport with clients & families to achieve best possible outcomes?
• Attends & maintains all outside training certifications (CPI, CPR, First Aid, RBT, etc.)
• Attends & implements feedback from weekly supervision with?Program Manager?
• Assists Program Manager in prepping materials (insurance forms, parent notes, inventories, program materials, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs
• Running
• Able to sustain impact to body (i.e., being hit, etc.) in any area
• Crouching, squatting, kneeling for sustained periods of time
• Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes
• Full range of motion of hands and arms
• Sitting on floor and chair for long periods of time
• Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support

Qualifications:

• One year as an RBT and 6 months in a training capacity
• Exceeds all expectations in completing therapist duties as summarized below:
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy sessions
• Implementing all skill acquisition programs & maintenance programs
• Collecting accurate data via central reach
• Implementing all behavior protocols & FBA/BIPs as provided
• Participates in co-treats with BCBA, SLP, and therapist as needed

• All other responsibilities of a 1:1 therapist are also expected
• Completes Level 2 & 3 competency checklist to proficiency
• Maintains attendance expectations
• Flexible, creative, & possessing excellent time management skills
• Leadership experience & skills demonstratedKnowledge of basic functions of behavior
• Knowledge of data collection procedures
• Able to communicate expressively and receptively for all responsibilities within the job role.