Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

RBTs are professionals who have completed a minimum of a 40-hour intensive theory training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), have successfully passed a competency assessment administered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and received a passing score on the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in order to become a Registered Behavior Technician.  All RBTs provide educational and behavioral services for children with autism by implementing Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies and are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basis and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities.  Behavior technicians are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA. RBTs also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., preference assessments) under the supervision of a BCBA. The RBT is not responsible for the designing of interventions, conducting in-depth assessments, or developing skill acquisition or behavior reduction plans. It is the responsibility of the designated BCBA supervisor of the RBT to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The designated BCBA supervisor is ultimately responsible for the work performed by the RBT.

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and maintain reliable transportation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and be able to learn how to use other relevant software.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Required- High school diploma or equivalent, and the willingness to acquire the 40 hour RBT certificate. (OABS will provide the competency assessment and cover a first attempt on the RBT exam)

Preferred- RBT certification and at least 1 year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

• Proof of insurance

• BLS/CPR certification

• First Aid Certification

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to run, stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, human bites or scratches, and maladaptive or aggressive behaviors. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

*Background check and drug screening are required for this position.