Behavior Technician- RBT Preferred
Advocates•Worcester, MA
•$22 - $29
About The Position
The Behavior Technician implements applied behavior analysis educational and treatment programs for individual clients aged 1 to 22. Work takes place in clients’ homes, an ABA Center, and the community under the direction and direct supervision of the clinical team and a Behavior Analyst. The role includes promoting independence and functional skills, collecting and managing data, and participating as a member of each client’s treatment team. The employer will pay for the employee to obtain RBT certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or RBT credential, or an associate’s degree with 60 or more credit hours, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 months of relevant experience.
- Successfully pass background checks.
- Have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, automobile insurance, and access to an insured vehicle for use as directed and when needed for transport.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and/or RBT credential.
Responsibilities
- Follow approved treatment plans and use positive approaches that account for each person’s individual needs and learning styles.
- Assist at the level needed to meet treatment-plan goals, in consultation with the Behavior Analyst.
- Assist with training and orienting new staff and provide coworkers with positive, constructive feedback.
- Collect accurate data across program activities, including toileting, discrete trial instruction, behavior, natural environment activities, and client records.
- Participate in developing individualized plans when appropriate, follow those plans, and actively participate in meetings.
- Work one-on-one with a child with special healthcare needs in the ABA Center, the client’s home, or the community.
- Meet with the Behavior Analyst to discuss family concerns, scheduling issues, and treatment-plan administration.
- Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst.
- Communicate medical, physical, or other changes in client status to the guardian and clinical team.
- Implement teaching programs in a positive, supportive, and proactive manner.
- Implement all aspects of the child’s treatment plan, including self-care and toilet-training programming, and support the client and family.
Benefits
- The employer will pay for the employee to obtain RBT certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
