Registered Behavior Technician

Shape Lives, One Behavior at a Time : We're Hiring Behavior Technicians / RBTs!

A Bridge To Achievement is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Behavioral Technicians. As a Behavioral Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are currently hiring for full time positions. The applicant must be willing to work between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM, though scheduled times may vary.

We offer a competitive compensation package for RBTs with ABA experience, including an attractive base salary, paid self-care time, paid holidays, full health benefits, and a consistent hour policy in case of learner cancellations. We are committed to providing a rewarding work environment focused on making a positive impact. If you are not an RBT but looking to become one, we offer paid RBT training to support your career development. All qualified candidates, regardless of current RBT certification status, are eligible for our full benefits package.

Who is ABtA?

A Bridge to Achievement is a rapidly growing agency that provides family-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, emphasizing the future of children with ASD and their families. Our expert team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and highly trained behavior technicians use evidence-based ABA methods to teach children social, communication, play, cognitive, and self-care skills, while reducing problem behaviors in a variety of settings based on the family needs.

At ABtA, we understand that ASD has a dramatic and lifelong impact on individuals with this diagnosis and their families. We partner with parents to understand their children by identifying their strengths, interests, and learning styles. Using ABA and other evidence-based techniques, our highly-trained clinicians focus on therapies and interventions that use positive reinforcement to teach the children we support to reach their full potential. We then integrate our services in a variety of settings striving to create the most effective learning experience and promote positive change across all aspects of the lives of the children we serve and their families.

Why should you choose a career with ABtA?

Our unique organizational approach allows new and seasoned behavioral technicians alike the opportunity to explore and implement ABA techniques to help guide their desired career path. ABtA provides comprehensive training in a variety of ABA strategies such as Discrete Trial Training, Verbal Behavior, Natural Environment Teaching, and Behavior Modification programming.

SUMMARY :

The Behavior Technician (or RBT) position provides 1 : 1 high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. This position implements individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans, collects and enters data, builds & maintains rapport, and ensures learners have a supportive and encouraging environment to learn in.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensures the safety of learners served by following all agency procedures on least restrictive environment and alternatives to restrictive interventions
• Implements individualized learner treatment plans and behavior intervention plans with fidelity
• Accurately collects and records data on learner progress and behavior during each session through the EMR software
• Implements group times with up to eight learners while maintaining clinical integrity and learner safety
• Provides regular updates and progress reports to the supervising BCBA, participating in team meetings to discuss client progress
• Promotes learner morale and dignity through assent-based practices
• Participates in ongoing training, treatment team meetings, and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in ABA
• Implements group times with up to eight learners while maintaining clinical integrity and learner safety
• Implements toilet training protocols and goals as instructed
• Helps with preparation and organization of program materials / supplies as needed
• Adheres to all internal and funder requirements  when implementing treatment, billing for services and submitting required session note documentation
• Adheres to the BACB’s RBT Ethics Code
• Submits required session documentation according to funder requirements and internal guidelines
• Maintains RBT certification per the BACB’s requirements
• Receives and records supervision for a minimum of 5% of their direct service hours worked each month
• If the RBT is working towards national certification in Behavior Analysis, additional opportunities / duties related to fieldwork experience (restricted and unrestricted tasks) may apply

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position works primarily out of a climate-controlled ABtA center / office location that complies with all relevant safety and accessibility regulations. This position works primarily indoors, but some locations may have an outdoor playground which would expose the employee to natural elements when working with learners who have transitioned outdoors. Employees are expected to contribute to maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in shared areas while at the office. Employees may be subject to various noise conditions based on room usage, room type and the use of radio systems to communicate across the building.  Employees are expected to assist learners in the bathroom for toilet training and diaper changing.

Benefits

Job Types : Full-time

Salary : $20.00 - 25.00

ABtA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.