Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Description

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We are seeking Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) with advanced knowledge, strong clinical skills, strong multi-tasking capability, and an interest in growing professionally. The RBT is responsible for working directly with a caseload of early intervention clients on the autism spectrum and following the plans provided by the BCBA.

Clinical Responsibilities

- Implement behavior reduction plans and skill acquisition plans

- Participate in regular trainings given by the BCBA

- Collect various forms of data

- Provide feedback to the BCBA to assist in the development of plans

- Assist in Mainsail’s community/parent education efforts

Additional Responsibilities

- Meet regularly with BCBAs

- Participate in semi-annual trainings

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:

- Must have or be working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field

- Must possess or be able to complete RBT certification within 1 month of hire
- Must have at least 6 months of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities

Additional Requirements:

- Familiar with the field of autism intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children

- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population

- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.

- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment

- Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations

Physical Requirements:

- This job involves frequent sitting walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling

- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. routinely

- Job Type: Full-time

- Salary: $20.00 to $23.00 /hour