PRIMARY PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the assigned Board Certified Behavior Analyst, the Registered Behavior Technician performs a variety of activities in support of instructional programs for clients who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum or related disorder. Prepares appropriate materials; collects daily progress data and consults with the patient’s treatment team on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:
- Implements individualized instructional program (such as discrete trial training, verbal behavior,
academics, self-care skills, social skills development, behavior plan), developed by the BCBA or other
appropriate staff within the clinic. - Prepares all materials necessary for implementing individualized program as stated above.
- Supports clients in all settings including other therapies within the clinic.
- Collects daily progress data on assigned clients and reports on that data to supervisors and the team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• 18 years of age; Completion of high school degree, minimum
• Satisfactory completion of training program (we can provide this training) in autism interventions.
• Certification from the BACB as a Registered Behavior Technician
• CPR Certification
Experience:
- Previous experience working with individuals with Autism and other developmental Disabilities.
- Ethical and professional code of conduct as specified by the BACB.
Clinic Support & Work Conditions
- Complete all training and professional development requested in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to assist in all areas of the clinic as requested.
- Complete Community Support Events to participate in community outreach events that benefit our
clients, help educate the general public and connect the general public to services. - Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw
valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. - Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach
overhead. - Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for
prolonged periods of time. - Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment for sustained periods of time on
hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps and to respond to emergency situations.
