Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Silver Spring, MD

A Gem of Joy ABA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in individual and family services is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Silver Spring. This entry-level, full-time position involves implementing behavior analytic programs while effectively communicating with learners and families. Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and active RBT certification. Working hours will typically be from Monday to Friday, focusing on direct interventions and skill acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in education or psychology.
• 1 year experience with individuals with Autism or I/DD.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA treatment plans as directed by BCBA.
• Complete direct interventions with learners (1:1).
• Maintain relationships with learners and families.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Feedback incorporation

Play-based activity incorporation

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Silver Spring, MD

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Working hours for this posting are Monday-Friday 2:30 pm-6:30 pm (20 hours total)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Behavior Technician (RBT), under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analytic programs with learners on their caseload. The Behavior Technician reports directly to the supervising Behavior Analyst(s) on their assigned case(s), who will also serve as their RBT Supervisor. Working hours for Behavior Technicians may include any time that A Gem of Joy ABA offers ABA services (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm); however, depending on the needs of families and the organization, they may be asked to work outside of those hours.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
  
  

Certification

• Current, active certification as a Registered Behavior Technician
  
  

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with Autism or I/DD
• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in direct implementation of behavior analytic programs under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including building rapport with learners and family members.
• Ability to receive feedback from supervisors and change future behavior according to that feedback.
• Ability to incorporate learning objectives into play-based or naturalistic activities.
• Preferred: Proficiency using (or prior exposure to) Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
  
  

Job Duties

• Complete direct intervention (1:1) hours with learners, as assigned based on your availability.
• Work hours for this posting are Monday-Friday 2:30 am-6:30 pm
• Implement treatment plans, including strategies for skill acquisition and challenging behavior reduction, as written by the supervising BCBA.
• Maintain positive relationships with team members and caregivers.
• Escalate learner or family concerns to the supervising BCBA.
• Timely completion of all session documentation, including session notes, timesheets, and caregiver signatures

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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