Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Part-Time

Reaching Milestones•Columbus, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; company sponsored RBT Certification is required prior to working independently with a client (if not acquired prior)
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
Thoroughness
Detail-orientated
Accountability
Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others
Communication Proficiency (Co-workers, Parents, Clients)
Adaptability
Initiative, self-starter
Critical thinking
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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