Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Keller

Job Description Job Description Salary: $19.00 - $22.00

About Thrive Behavior Centers

Thrive Behavior Centers is a locally owned company, founded in 2020. We value the hard work our RBTs do every day. We offer RBTs the support they need to teach life-changing skills to kids with autism and give them the respect and reinforcement they deserve.  Why just work... when you can Thrive?

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Benefits

Competitive pay, starting at $19 per hour for certified RBTs - based on experience.

10 Days of Paid Time-Off & 11 Paid Holidays - including one paid week off at Christmas.

Health, dental, and vision insurance benefit package.

401(k) Retirement Plan & Financial Wellness Resources.

Quarterly Attendance Incentive - up to $2,000 per year based on attendance trends.

Bonusly Rewards - staff recognition that can be redeemed for gift cards and more.

Thrive Behavior Centers Staff Reinforcement

At Thrive Behavior Centers we believe in providing quality reinforcement for our team members' hard work. Here are some ways we help our team Thrive!

Quarterly company sponsored staff outings for team building.

Appreciation events - contests, dress-up days, and free catered lunches monthly.

Collaborative work environment focused on our clients and their families.

All necessary technology to provide the best care for our clients.

Management that is responsive and supportive.

Opportunities to grow professionally as our company grows.

Job Description

Thrive Behavior Centers (TBC) Behavior Technicians (BTs) are a valued part of our clients therapy team. All employees who primarily provide direct ABA therapy to clients (under the ongoing supervision of a BCBA) are classified as Behavior Technicians (BTs), though obtaining and/or maintaining the Registered Behavior Technician certification is a requirement for the position (see education/certification requirements below.

Job Duties

Behavior Technicians report directly to their Clinical Supervisor. BTs meet the following requirements:

Primary duties include the following: While all BTs work under the ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BTs primarily work with clients one-on-one in private therapy rooms (except for scheduled BCBA supervision). BTs are expected to implement ABA therapy programs as directed to clients (young children with autism between the ages of 2-8 years of age) ) throughout the duration of the clients session.

Must have the ability to implement therapeutic programs directly to clients with autism using ABA strategies and techniques as written, discussed and/or demonstrated by BCBA.

Must continuously monitor the client throughout the session and intervene as needed and directed to ensure the clients safety and wellbeing when in the clinical environment.

Must be able to administer behavioral interventions, and/or implement programs and/or protocols throughout the clients session as directed for clients who may have significant communication deficits (non-verbal or unable to express themselves), medical needs, and/or maladaptive behaviors which may pose a serious safety risk to the client and/or others including but not limited to physical aggression to others, self-injurious behavior, elopement, PICA.

Must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain rapport with their clients by pairing themselves with reinforcement.

Must be engaged with the client throughout the duration of the clients session, continuously interacting with client through therapeutic interventions and/or protocols, modeling verbal behavior, expanding of reinforcers, and building and maintaining rapport. BT should continuously engage with clients regardless of scheduled activities, and set up learning opportunities though out daily activities, including but not limited to mealtimes, physical activity opportunities on playsets, trampolines, etc.

Must always respect client dignity through appropriate language and actions (both in and out of the clients presence), taking responsibility for the direction and tone of the sessions (avoiding blaming the client) and treating the clients family with respect.

Must regularly demonstrate ABA therapeutic competency and an ability to implement written and verbal instructions and respond appropriately to feedback. This may be demonstrated through the following:

Application of ABA techniques, strategies, and client programs during supervision sessions with a BCBA.

Pass any competency assessments as required by supervisor.

Appropriately accept and immediately implement feedback from supervisors on a continual basis.

Accurately and efficiently collect data throughout sessions using Central Reach clinical management software.

Maintain current understanding of all relevant client programs and protocols.

Demonstrate therapeutic skills as instructed via modeling, verbal and/or written communication consistently with clients.

Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Assist clients with physical needs and personal care, including lifting (up to 50 lbs.), positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.

Appropriately and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, supervisors and client families as needed.

Implement all safety protocols and procedures as indicated by Thrive Behavior Centers staff.

Uphold ethical standards and all Thrive Behavior Centers' policies and procedures, including but not limited to the BACB ethics code, client confidentiality requirements, and mandated reporting standards.

Independently track supervision requirements and other documentation and actions needed to maintain RBT certification.

Work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment while remaining patient and calm with a positive attitude toward coworkers and clients.

Create complete and accurate session notes for each therapy session.

Create daily notes for parents regarding therapeutic activities and personal care information regarding the clients session. BTs may also be required to engage in additional tasks assigned by supervisor including, but not limited to creating materials, engaging in tasks that help keep the center clean and organized, training other technicians, and/or assisting technicians or supervisors with client care.

Certification/Education Requirements

All BTs must be high school graduates or have earned a GED. Bachelors degrees are preferred.

All BTs are required to maintain their RBT certification. Previously uncertified BTs are required to obtain their RBT certification within the first 60 days of employment. Failure to maintain RBT certification could result in termination of employment. RBTs are required to alert their supervisor in writing six weeks prior to certification expiration.

RBTs are required to uphold the ethical and supervision standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

All BTs must have and maintain a current CPR/AED or BLS certification. To qualify, the course taken must be accredited by the American Heart Association and include an in-person skill demonstration. Any other forms of CPR certification do not meet this requirement.