Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

AECOM; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in autism education seeks a Registered Behavior Technician to provide behavior-analytic services in an outpatient setting. This role involves implementing support plans, collecting data, and engaging effectively with both patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree and relevant experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Opportunities for ongoing training and development are available as part of our commitment to supporting caregivers in achieving the best outcomes.

Qualifications

• 40-hour coursework for RBT Certification required before hire.
• Completion of RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire.
• Computer efficiency and ability to build rapport with diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Implement personalized support plans for students with autism.
• Conduct baseline data acquisition and implement treatment plans.
• Communicate progress effectively with parents.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Analysis

Data Collection

Empathy

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Children's Center for Autism, an innovative and unique education resource for children with autism spectrum disorders, offers community-based intervention and outreach services, trains medical and educational professionals and conducts ongoing autism research.

As a Registered Behavior Technician on our team, you will implement personalized support plans for students, considering their unique needs, goals and preferences. This role offers an excellent way to enhance their independence, develop critical education skills and learn healthy ways to navigate an autism diagnosis.

**A caregiver in this position works 8:00am-4:30pm.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Work under the clinical supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide behavior-analytic services to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities in an outpatient setting.

+ Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently.

+ Implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels.

+ 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 OR six months of ABA experience

+ 40-hour coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) before hire

+ Completion of an RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire OR BCBA or BCaBA Certification

+ Computer efficiency

+ Can work and build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ 6 months of experience working with autistic children, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

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**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.

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