The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or BCBA, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform.
RBT duties/requirements include:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma
- Complete the requisite 40 hours of training, overseen by either a BCBA, BCaBA, or BCBA-D
- Undergo a background check within 180 days of submitting your completed RBT Certification Application
- Complete and pass the RBT Competency Assessment, in which an assessor observes and evaluates your performance of RBT tasks (in person, live via the internet, or through recorded videos)
- Complete and pass the RBT exam, which is comprised of approximately 175 multiple-choice questions and assesses the applicant’s knowledge of the RBT Task List
- Abide by the RBT Ethics Code
- Collecting data about clients’ behaviors through direct observation.
- Assisting BCBAs as directed with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans.
- Teaching clients the specific behavior skills called for in treatment plans.
- Nurturing clients’ social skills.
- Communicating behavioral intervention results with clients’ parents and caregivers.
- Prepare, enter, and update all data related to client's on caseload.
- Describe and record client's behaviors in measurable terms. RBTs must also assist BCBAs with assessment procedures, which vary depending on each client’s behavioral needs.
- With your supervisors, create a skill acquisition plan for the student and implement procedures to encourage the student’s acquisition of the desired skill.
- With your supervisors, create a behavior reduction plan and implement interventions and differential reinforcement procedures.
- Generate a complete report while complying with all applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements. This report will involve other variables, such as illness and medication notes, and other objective observations.
- Maintain clear lines of communication and professional boundaries, and implement supervisors’ feedback to improve your professional performance.
- Work Remotely: No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- RBT Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
