Position Overview
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a vital member of the clinical team who provides high‑quality, evidence‑based behavioral intervention services to autistic children under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). RBTs implement individualized treatment plans designed to increase communication, social skills, daily living skills, and adaptive behaviors while reducing behaviors that interfere with learning.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
Key Responsibilities
- Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs as written and supervised by a BCBA.
- Deliver 1:1 direct therapy in home, school, or community settings.
- Use evidence‑based teaching procedures such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), task analysis, shaping, and prompting hierarchies.
- Collect accurate, real‑time data on skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals using digital or paper‑based systems.
- Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, including reinforcement strategies, antecedent interventions, and crisis‑prevention procedures.
- Support the development of communication skills using AAC devices, PECS, vocal language, or other BCBA‑recommended systems.
- Promote generalization of skills across people, settings, and materials.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and supervision sessions as required by the BACB.
- Communicate professionally with caregivers, supervisors, and team members while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Implement ethical guidelines consistent with the BACB’s RBT Ethics Code.
Qualifications
- Active RBT certification
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities is necessary.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, accept feedback, and implement treatment plans consistently.
- Strong communication, patience, and problem‑solving skills.
- Physical ability to engage in play‑based activities, sit on the floor, lift up to 25 lbs, and move quickly during sessions if needed.
Work Environment
- Sessions will occur in a school or community setting.
- RBTs work closely with a supervising BCBA and participate in regular team meetings and training.
Why This Role Matters
RBTs play a crucial role in helping autistic children build meaningful, lifelong skills. Through compassionate, consistent, and data‑driven intervention, RBTs support children in reaching their fullest potential while empowering families along the way.