RBT

Family Outreach Inc. • Helena, MT

7d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Outreach is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) team in Bozeman, Montana. The RBT provides direct services to children with autism and/or developmental disabilities, helping them develop communication, social, play, daily living, self-help, and other functional skills. The role works in clinic and home-based environments, with regular travel between service locations, and involves working directly with clients under the guidance and supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and alongside a collaborative ABA team.

The RBT implements individualized treatment plans and behavior-support strategies, uses evidence-based teaching methods, supports positive behavior and functional alternatives to challenging behavior, collects and documents session data, and helps clients practice and generalize skills across everyday environments. The position also involves communicating relevant observations to the team, collaborating with caregivers and other professionals, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, and participating in training, meetings, competency assessments, and professional development. RBT certification must be obtained within two months of hire. Some schedule flexibility may be required based on client and program needs.

The listed regular pay range is $16.24–$20.30 per hour. Family Outreach offers an additional $3.00 per hour geographic pay differential for this Bozeman position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), or ability to obtain certification within two months of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete required agency training and competency requirements.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain one within one month of hire.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position and work in home- and clinic-based environments.
• Ability to follow detailed treatment plans and professional direction.
• Comfort with collecting data and documenting client progress.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviors, which may include hitting, biting, or screaming.
• Ability to accommodate some schedule flexibility based on client and program needs.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of autism and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and follow treatment plans.
• Comfort supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviors.
• Organization, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, coworkers, and community professionals.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to individual client needs and changing environments.
• Compassion and genuine interest in helping children succeed.
• Patience and comfort working one-on-one with clients.
• Willingness to learn and continue developing skills in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with clients to develop communication, social, play, self-help, and other functional skills.
• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans and behavior-support strategies under the direction of an LBA.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies to help clients learn skills and increase independence.
• Support positive behaviors and help clients develop functional alternatives to challenging behaviors.
• Collect accurate session data to measure client progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Document session activities, progress, and other required information in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with skill-acquisition programs using naturalistic teaching, task analysis, chaining, discrimination training, and stimulus control.
• Help clients practice and generalize skills across home, clinic, community, and other everyday environments.
• Communicate observations and changes that may affect treatment, including illness, medication changes, environmental changes, and significant life events.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, Compliance Specialists, caregivers, families, and other ABA team members.
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle records and documentation appropriately.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, competency assessments, and professional development.
• Maintain required RBT competencies and follow Family Outreach policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Provide direct services in clinic settings and travel regularly between service locations.
• Assist with special projects, agency events, required training and meetings, and coverage for other Family Outreach staff as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional $3.00 per hour geographic pay differential for the Bozeman position.
• Support and assistance to complete the RBT certification process if not yet certified.
• Ongoing training and supervision.
• Opportunities to strengthen RBT competencies and develop professional skills.

What This Job Offers

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