RBT | Registered Behavior Technician

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS•Saint Peters, MO

11d

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) directly implements behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programming, and other behavioral interventions for consumers served by The Arc of the Ozarks, Rivendale, and ABA Services. Under direct BCBA supervision, the RBT collects observational, A-B-C, and other treatment data; assists with therapeutic programming and functional behavior or skills assessments; and models treatment and behavior-support interventions for staff, caregivers, parents, and guardians. The RBT maintains accurate consumer and billing records and implements programming in settings that may include homes, sites, clinics, educational environments, ISLs, and the community. This is a paraprofessional, non-exempt, hourly position. The RBT works with individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, and psychiatric or behavioral diagnoses. Consumers may exhibit impulsive behavior, poor decision-making, and verbal or physical aggression. The RBT uses behavioral observation, assessment, crisis prevention, and intervention skills, follows positive behavior support plans, and remains calm while coaching and modeling for others during crisis situations. The position requires regular supervision, ongoing training, and adherence to BACB ethical principles and the RBT scope of practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders.
Completion of a 40-hour training program based on the BACB RBT Task List and approved by the BACB.
Pass or be prepared to pass the RBT Competency Assessment administered by a BCBA or BACB certificant, and pass or be prepared to pass the BACB RBT exam; obtain or be in process of obtaining BACB RBT registration.
Maintain the RBT credential in good standing and comply with BACB ethical principles and scope of practice.
Obtain ongoing BCBA supervision for a minimum of 5% of monthly hours spent directly engaged in consumer skill-acquisition activities and behavior-change strategies.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and to work respectfully with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to work varied and flexible hours and days, and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with participants, coworkers, families, and stakeholders, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with appropriate supervisors and accept and implement feedback.
Competency with MS Office and data-collection software.
Ability to demonstrate and retain knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis, positive behavior support, and behavior-management principles and practices.
Ability to remain calm and provide support, verbal coaching, and modeling during crisis situations; ability to engage in physical activities to address unsafe or dangerous behavior when needed.
Ability to stand, stoop, push and pull items, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work.
Complete required training, including CPR (child CPR included), First Aid, Abuse and Neglect, Health and Safety, Applied Behavior Analysis, designated crisis management, and OSHA health-and-safety regulations.
Weekday daytime availability for at least the first one to two weeks to complete required position training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field.
Enrollment in a behavior analysis master’s degree program.
For Rivendale only: completion of training on Autism Spectrum Disorder and obtaining a Class E driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist consumers, families, staff, and leadership with program instruction and skill-building or instructional activities.
Collect and measure data required by treatment plans, IEPs, behavior support plans, and other programs; maintain accurate and complete records.
Implement and track skill-acquisition programs and behavioral interventions.
Assist with and participate in functional analyses, functional behavior assessments, and other assessments as requested by the BCBA or applicable director.
Participate in treatment planning, supervision, and treatment-team meetings about consumer progress and priorities.
Provide crisis intervention as needed to maintain safety and within the scope of current crisis-management certifications.
Complete required paperwork and reports promptly, including billing documentation, and monitor personal timecard records.
Use task analysis, backward chaining, and forward chaining to teach consumer skills, including daily self-help skills.
Model behavior-support-plan implementation and provide feedback to caregivers, parents, guardians, and staff under BCBA or leadership supervision.
Attend regular RBT supervision meetings and complete related reading, discussions, and assignments.
Model appropriate behaviors and maintain effective working relationships with staff and caregivers; integrate staff suggestions into programming when applicable.
Maintain current knowledge of and follow the organization’s RBT Handbook and procedures where applicable.
Maintain BACB credential in good standing and receive BCBA supervision for at least 5% of monthly hours directly engaged in consumer skill acquisition and behavior-change strategies.
Complete required in-service training and professional development, including CPR, First Aid, Abuse and Neglect, Health and Safety, Applied Behavior Analysis, and designated crisis-management training.
Perform other duties as assigned.