What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Possibilities?
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Description
Do you love working with children? Have you ever been drawn to kids with challenges or disabilities? How about work that doesn’t feel like work, but fills your bucket and brings you purpose?
Working as a Behavior Technician with children with Autism will provide all of this and more:
- No two days are exactly the same - you will not get bored here!
- Gain skills and a national certification that will strengthen your qualifications for a wide variety of career paths.
- See the impact of your work first-hand, every.single.day as you watch the children you work with display new skills, speak new words, and accomplish goals they couldn’t do before.
Working as a Behavior Technician with Possibilities offers these additional benefits:
- Extremely flexible schedule, created in 2-3-hour shifts, from 9:00am to 7:00pm. Perfect for working around college classes, parenting responsibilities, or life in general.
- Upbeat, positive atmosphere with awesome co-workers.
- Paid time off even for part-time employees.
Join our team now and capture incredible opportunities to lead and grow with us as we expand our services throughout Southern Utah!
Qualifications
Under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and/or school settings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work 1:1 with clients in the home, school, center, and community settings!
The RBT is responsible to deliver ABA therapy by:
- Setting up the session, preparing materials, and reviewing previous notes and graphs.
- Familiarizing themselves with the treatment program, schedule, and goals, prior to each client’s session.
- Conduct teaching and intervention according to training and client-specific intervention plans.
- Complete the session by updating parents/caregivers and writing a session note.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Consistently implement treatment plans with fidelity (under BCBAs direction) and prepare program materials; treatment protocols that include a wide variety of domains such as toilet training, communication, social, and adaptive living skills
- Collect and maintain accurate data and clinical notes utilizing data collection software
- Review and implement consultation/supervision note recommendations
- Participate in ongoing training, evaluations, and meetings, as required
- Assist with parent training and clinical assessments, as needed
- Communicate effectively with the BCBA regarding learner's progress
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues and families, as needed
- Track supervision hours and annually renew the RBT certification as mandated by the regulatory body to maintain the certification
- Work ethically and with integrity while following the BACB Ethical Code
- Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies
- Adhere to time and attendance policies and maintain a record, in good standing, of regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, to provide quality and consistent patient care
- Adhere to Possibilities policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Possibilities ABA provides all the training you will need to be successful in this position, including earning your Registered Behavior Technician certification!
Qualifications:
- Must have current/active RBT certification or willing to get RBT certification
- High School Diploma (relevant college degree and coursework is preferred)
- Experience working with children and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred
- Commitment to become certified and maintain the certification as an RBT
- Availability to work a minimum of 12 hours weekly, including some flexibility regarding schedule changes required to accommodate patient needs
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work location
- Candidate must have a clean driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Compensation:
- Starting Pay: $14–$16 per hour, depending on qualifications (e.g., prior RBT certification that has lapsed), until RBT certification or recertification is obtained.
- Certified Pay: $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience, after obtaining or renewing RBT certification.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Monday to Friday, No weekends
- Flexible Schedule
- Insurance options available
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Details:
License/Certification:
Willing to obtain & maintain RBT Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- After school (3-7pm)
- Day shift (9-3pm)
- Monday to Friday
- Part-time or Full-time Available
Work Location: Client’s homes, community locations, and treatment center
Salary : $14 - $16
