Registered Behavior Technician

Davita Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in behavioral health is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to implement interventions for children with autism in various settings. The role involves supporting children and collecting relevant data, with opportunities for certification and ongoing training provided to newly hired staff. Ideal candidates have a background in psychology or special education and must demonstrate strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to gain RBT certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implements behavioral interventions as designed by Behavior Analysts.
• Collects data and completes clinical documentation.
• Supports patients in home, school, and community.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, special education, or related field

Job description

Overview:

The Registered Behavior Technician implements behavioral intervention for children diagnosed with autism, as designed by a Behavior Analyst, in the child's home, school, or community. Newly Hired staff receives training to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and ongoing RBT supervision. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a - 6p/Saturday 9a - 3p

Job Description Summary:

Implements behavioral intervention for children diagnosed with autism, as designed by a Behavior Analyst, in the child's home, school, or community.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Implements behavioral intervention and therapeutic procedures defined by behavior analysts in areas of language, play, social, adaptive, coping, and other skills.
• Supports and provides intervention to patients in home, school, and community settings.
• Participates in meetings to clarify and update the client's intervention plan.
• Collects data related to all therapy activities and complete clinical documentation as directed.
• Protects child's right to confidentiality and maintains appropriate relationships with the client, family, and other professionals.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, special education, speech or language, or related field, required.

Certifications:

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)or ability to gain certification within first 90 days of employment, required. Newly hired staff receive training to become certified as a RBT and ongoing RBT supervision.
• Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment, required.

Skills:

• Ability to problem solves when novel or challenging situations arise.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and willingness to seek and accept feedback.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Experience:

Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Implementing MCPP and safety protocol strategies.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"