Registered Behavior Technician

Easterseals Southwest Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs. As a Registered Behavior Technician, you will provide essential 1:1 behavioral intervention services, implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programs under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to support families while ensuring the highest standards of care. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for children and their families. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life insurance

403 (b) matching

Guaranteed 30 hours

Sign on bonus

Tiered growth opportunity

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and RBT certification.
• Ability to collect data and assist in behavioral programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention to children with special needs.
• Assist BCBA in implementing behavioral programming and collect data.

Skills

Behavioral Intervention

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Patient Care Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BACB Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• 403 (b) matching
• 403 (b)
• Work week - Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Guaranteed 30 hours
• Sign on bonus
• Tiered growth opportunity
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides 1:1 behavioral intervention service to children with special needs and support to their families. RBTs are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This is performed by physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma, or GED

Required Credentials:

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or desire to work toward receiving your RBT certification with guidance provided by a supervising entity and complete a BACB-approved RBT course and exam. All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain current registration to the BACB.
2. Assist the BCBA in implementing behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.
3. Collect data on all programming and write progress notes.
4. Advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel.
5. Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.
6. Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
7. Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
8. With the BCBA, instruct patients and family/significant others in-home programs and protocols.
9. Attend all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
10. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
11. Instruction to patient/family in-home program with documentation in medical record notes.
12. Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information.
13. Immediately report to BCBA/ Therapy Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
14. Maintain current CPR certification.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have supervisory responsibilities.