Behavior Technician (RBT Required) Gwynn Oaks, MD

Working hours for this posting are Monday-Friday 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (30 hours total)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Behavior Technician (RBT®), under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analytic programs with learners on their caseload. The Behavior Technician reports directly to the supervising Behavior Analyst(s) on their assigned case(s), who will also serve as their RBT Supervisor®. Working hours for Behavior Technicians may include any time that A Gem of Joy ABA offers ABA services (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm); however, depending on the needs of families and the organization, they may be asked to work outside of those hours.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
  
  

Certification

• Current, active certification as a Registered Behavior Technician
  
  

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with Autism or I/DD
• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in direct implementation of behavior analytic programs under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including building rapport with learners and family members.
• Ability to receive feedback from supervisors and change future behavior according to that feedback.
• Ability to incorporate learning objectives into play-based or naturalistic activities.
• Preferred: Proficiency using (or prior exposure to) Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
  
  

Job Duties

• Complete direct intervention (1:1) hours with learners, as assigned based on your availability.
• Work hours for this posting are Monday-Friday 10:30 am-1:30 pm, AND 2:30 pm -5:30 pm
• Implement treatment plans, including strategies for skill acquisition and challenging behavior reduction, as written by the supervising BCBA.
• Maintain positive relationships with team members and caregivers.
• Escalate learner or family concerns to the supervising BCBA.
• Timely completion of all session documentation, including session notes, timesheets, and caregiver signatures