Autism Behavior Technician (RBT)

Behavioral Perspective Inc • Springfield, IL

2d • $18 - $25

About The Position

Behavior Technicians (BTs) are paraprofessionals certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) who serve clients with Autism. They assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of a Behavior Technician Manager, Clinical Director, and BCBA. The role provides therapy services to children, teens, and young adults in clinic and in-home settings. Training is provided for entry-level technicians, and tiered BT positions are available for technicians who are already certified. The position may involve providing one-to-one and group services, supporting communication and daily living skills, implementing behavior plans, collecting data, and collaborating with families and clinical teams. This is an active role with physical demands including standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, running, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skills accordingly.
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to follow organizational policies and procedures and the BACB code of ethics.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development in clinical skills, professional development, ethics, technology, and training.
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols.
• Scheduling flexibility to prioritize client services and provide coverage when employees are absent.
• Must pass a background check upon accepting an offer, including criminal history, MVR history, and abuse and neglect registry checks.
• Receive and maintain active RBT certification through the BACB; training is provided.
• Receive and maintain active QBS certification, as needed.
• Receive and maintain active CPR and First Aid certification, as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, spin, crawl, bend to the floor, squat, run, climb stairs, reach, grab, push, and pull.
• Ability to see, feel, hear, and speak.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in a human services field.
• One to two years of experience working in ABA or a similar human services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group ABA services and programs as instructed by clinical supervisors in clinic and in-home settings.
• Collect, record, and summarize programming data as directed by clinical supervisors.
• Maintain professional interactions with families at the clinic and in-home.
• Assist with client pick-up and drop-off at the clinic.
• Accurately and appropriately follow behavior intervention plans designed and taught by clinical supervisors.
• Perform basic childcare responsibilities, including changing diapers and soiled clothing and assisting with feeding and dressing.
• Complete written summaries, graph data, convert timesheets, and organize session materials.
• Collaborate with clients, parents and caregivers, co-workers, clinical supervisors, and managers.
• Attend and actively participate in applicable training opportunities and meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment for employees and clients in clinic and in-home sessions.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and protect private health information.
• Follow behavioral health plans developed by clinical supervisors.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Help increase functional communication skills, including spoken language, sign language, and alternative communication methods.
• Facilitate independence in daily living skills, including personal care and toileting.
• Help decrease behaviors that interfere with learner success, such as aggression or self-injury.
• Maintain a professional appearance regarding clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.
• Communicate client-care concerns and suggestions to clinical supervisors.
• Submit ideas for therapy plans, clinic structure, and other company initiatives.
• Participate in company surveys, events, and meetings as requested.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid training leading to Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Professional development allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Health insurance for eligible employees.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible employees.
• Employer-paid short-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Voluntary life insurance benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED