Registered Behavior Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Rocky River (OH); On-site; USD 26,009 - 39,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Rocky River seeks a Behavior Technician for the Children’s Center for Autism. Ideal candidates will support autistic students through individualized behavior-analytic services under clinical supervision. Responsibilities include data collection and effective communication with families.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent ABA experience, with compassion for diverse patients. Candidates must be ready to work weekdays, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Compensation ranges from $18.88 to $28.80 hourly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or six months of ABA experience.
• Must complete 40-hour coursework for RBT Certification before hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized support plans for students.
• Work under clinical supervision to provide behavior-analytic services.
• Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Communication with parents

Data collection

Student rapport building

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism Rocky River team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient‑first healthcare. This newly configured 20,000‑square‑foot center houses several individual rooms for behavior, occupational, and speech and language therapies along with waiting and conference areas. Rocky River brings Pediatric Autism, Specialty and Primary Care services to the community under one roof. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic Children’s Lerner School for Autism is a state‑certified, chartered non‑public day school dedicated to supporting autistic students from the earliest age of diagnosis through age 21. Our multidisciplinary team includes Licensed Special Educators, Behavior Analysts, Speech‑Language Pathologists, and Classroom Behavior Therapists—all highly trained and experienced in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Our comprehensive curriculum extends beyond the classroom, offering parent training, student observations, and home visits to ensure families remain engaged and supported in their child’s development.

As a Behavior Technician, you will play a key role in implementing individualized support plans tailored to each student’s unique strengths, goals, and needs. This position provides an opportunity to foster students’ independence, build essential academic and life skills, and empower them to navigate the world with confidence and success.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday, from 8:00am—4:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the clinical supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide behavior‑analytic services to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities in an outpatient setting.
• Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently.
• Implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels.
• Apply reinforcement procedures effectively, utilize SDs that are clear, concise and consistent.
• Utilize prompt fading, shaping, and chaining procedures.
• Assist Outpatient Behavior Analyst in conducting functional behavior assessments to include conducting a record review and Functional Assessment Interview, define behavior and choose appropriate method of data collection, summarize environment, setting events, and medical information.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress, troubleshoot, generalization strategies for home, and other elements of parent training as designated by Outpatient Behavior Analyst.
• Participate in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree OR six months of ABA experience
• 40‑hour coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) before hire
• Completion of an RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire OR BCBA or BCaBA Certification
• Computer efficiency
• Ability to work and build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Six months of experience working with autistic children, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Experience working with young children (8 and under) or previous ABA experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Physically able to manage patients of varying weight and sizes.
• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.88

Maximum hourly: $28.80

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).