Registered Behavior Technician - RBT

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a caregiver in its Center for Autism to support ABA therapy for children with ASD under the supervision of a BCBA. The role focuses on data collection, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with families to generalize skills at home and in clinic settings.

Typical schedule is 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to contribute to progress notes, parent training, and multidisciplinary coordination as part of a compassionate care team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; 40-hour RBT coursework completed and competency assessment within 30 days.
• Must complete 40-hour coursework prior to start date and RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work with diverse families and build rapport.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire baseline data and implement ABA treatment plans consistently.
• Assist BCBA in functional behavior assessments and data collection.
• Communicate progress with parents and support home training.
• Participate in required supervision with BCBA.

Skills

Parent communication

Data collection

ABA knowledge

Discrete trial teaching

Education

Associate’s degree

RBT certification coursework

40-hour RBT training

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Individualized ABA treatment (behavior therapy) is provided to children with ASD with a strong component of parent training. Focused ABA treatment plans target the development of specific skills across areas including socialization, play, adaptive behavior and language, with an emphasis on communication skills. Services will be provided using a tiered delivery model. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will design and supervise treatment goals and oversee Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) in working directly with the client. The Center for Autism’s outpatient speech department specializes in providing children with ASD speech/language evaluations, individual therapy and small group therapy. All speech/language pathologists are trained in the principles of ABA.

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

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently; fluently implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels; follow the prompting hierarchy; 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s degree. can be substitute 6 month’s ABA experience
• Successful completion of coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT)
• Must complete 40-hour coursework prior to start date and RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire
• Can work and build rapport with parents of diverse backgrounds

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 months of experience working with children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis.

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.).