Center-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Centria Autism•Norcross, GA

7d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Life Skills Autism Academy is hiring Registered Behavior Technicians to support children on the Autism Spectrum through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Technicians provide therapy in one-to-one settings under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, helping children develop language and communication, social, and school-readiness skills. Candidates must hold current BACB-issued RBT certification or be willing to complete a 40-hour training course and sit for the RBT competency exam within 45 days of employment.

Requirements

Hold and maintain current Registered Behavior Technician certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, or be willing to complete a 40-hour training course and sit for the RBT competency exam within 45 days of employment.
If offered a position, participate in the company’s background-check process.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have reliable transportation; in some cases, provide proof of a driver’s license and valid car insurance.
Be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and complete a TB test if one has not been completed in the past year.
Be physically able to get down on the floor and stand up repeatedly, lift up to 50 pounds, and run or move quickly when needed to interact with and protect children.
Be reliable and attend each scheduled therapy appointment.
Maintain professional presentation and conduct.
Demonstrate patience, emotional control when clients act out physically or verbally, and a positive attitude toward helping children acquire new skills.
Have strong attention to detail and be able to perform repetitive tasks precisely and follow detailed instructions.
Be comfortable using technology to record data on a mobile device and navigate digital applications.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate cultural competency and flexibility and remain open-minded.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a behavioral technician.
Experience working with children with autism or other learning disabilities.
Experience as a teacher’s aide, tutor, CNA, caregiver, or home health aide.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client care in one-to-one and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training.
Follow behavioral skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols in each client’s individualized treatment plan.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
Assist with parent and caregiver training according to the client’s individualized treatment and behavior-reduction protocols.
Complete documentation on time and in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate client progress to parents and caregivers as instructed by the supervising BCBA/BC.
Use safe and appropriate procedures with clients and report critical incidents and safety concerns.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
Assist the BCBA/BC with preparing client materials, behavior-reduction assessments, and skill-acquisition materials.