Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Reaching Milestones; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Professional Liability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

BACB Supervision

401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% matching

PPO Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Reaching Milestones is seeking an ABA Clinician in North Augusta, GA. This role works directly with children who have special needs, focusing on enhancing communication and social skills through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The position is full-time, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and RBT Certification.

The clinician will prepare sessions, implement skill acquisition programs, and maintain effective communication with co-workers and parents. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree; RBT Certification required before working independently.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred; experience applying ABA principles.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children who have special needs using ABA principles.
• Prepare for client sessions, running skill acquisition programs, and observing behaviors.
• Complete documentation and attend clinic meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others

Detail-orientated

Thoroughness

Accountability

Adaptability

Initiative, self-starter

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

RBT Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Description

Job Summary

This is a direct service position that works one-on-one with children who have special needs. ABA Clinicians focus on increasing communication, social, and verbal behavior skills, as well as decreasing problem behavior, using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This position reports to the Clinical and Administrative Leadership at the Clinic. This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Essential Daily Duties

These duties should be able to be completed with or without reasonable ADA accommodations.

• Preparing for client session including reviewing previous notes/documents
• Run skill acquisition programs (including Discrete Trial Instruction and Natural Environment Teaching) and teach a variety of skills using ABA principles
• Observe and track behaviors using a variety of data collection methods
• Follow individualized behavior plans, including intervening on problem behavior as outlined in beneficiary’s plan
• Complete end of session tasks not limited to, rendering time worked, completing ABA session documentation
• Learn and use assistive technology and other specialized equipment
• Attend and participate in clinic/company meetings, trainings, case reviews, etc.
• Assist with parent trainings by modeling ABA techniques

Other Duties

• Opportunity to attend and participate in community events on weeknights and weekends
• Completing team chores

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; company sponsored RBT Certification is required prior to working independently with a client (if not acquired prior)

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field; experience applying ABA principles; experience working with children with special needs; RBT certification

Knowledge of

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Applied Behavior Analysis, and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ability to

• Follow ethical standards as set forth by the BACB
• Exhibit patience when working with clients who have special needs, problem behavior, and seeing progress with behavioral interventions
• Maintain records and documentation in accordance with ABA funding sources
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals
• Accept and implement feedback consistently across sessions

Skills

• Thoroughness
• Detail-orientated
• Accountability
• Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others
• Communication Proficiency (Co-workers, Parents, Clients)
• Adaptability
• Initiative, self-starter
• Critical thinking

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• BACB Supervision
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% matching after one year of employment
• PPO Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have a supervisory role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/tablets, phones, and photocopiers.

Travel

Services are primarily provided in a clinic-based setting, however occasional local travel may be required depending on patient need.

Physical Demands

This is largely an active role. This would require the ability to bend, sit, stand, lift, walk, and diaper a child throughout the day. Lifting requirement range is 5-20 lbs. but may exceed 20 lbs. in some cases.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Work schedules may vary depending on location.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with Education, experience and credential level. Pay Range $20-$25 per hour.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.