Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Job Summary
Under general supervision, provides 1:1 behavioral intervention with children and youth receiving
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in Phoenix Autism center (1:1 therapy or small group),
home, or during community outings; performs related work as assigned.
Duties Include
- Providing 1:1 direct applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children/youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Following a client’s individualized session, treatment, or behavior plan.
- Implementing behavior protocols aimed to reduce inappropriate behavior and increase appropriate behavior.
- Bringing any issues about the current plan to the supervisor as they arise.
- Assisting in the development of behavioral treatment plans by providing input to the program supervision.
- Assisting in caregiver training with guidance from the program supervisor.
- Helping to increase the client’s social and community competencies by building daily living skills that will assist the client in living successfully at home and in the community.
- Collecting behavioral data (manually and electronically).
- Graphing session data.
- Serving as a positive role model for children/youth.
- Maintaining client confidentiality.
- Assisting the client to engage in, or remain engaged in, appropriate activities.
- Collaborating with and supporting caregivers’ efforts to provide a positive environment for the client.
- Ensuring safety of the client at all times during the provision of therapeutic behavioral services.
- Managing inappropriate behavior in a manner that ensures the safety of the client, caregiver(s), and staff.
- Verifying the authorization for medical treatment forms and any other required forms are completed and on file.
- Reporting incidences of suspected child abuse to the Clinical Director, in compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicating professionally with clients, parents, guardians, and coworkers.
- Attending ongoing clinical supervision meetings as required.
- Participating in professional conferences and related meetings as directed.
- Providing necessary paperwork in accordance with program requirements and timelines.
- Complying with TheraMotion’s Personnel Policies and other formal guidelines and policies.
- Maintaining accurate, complete progress notes and other written records in accordance with program policies.
- Assisting in general administrative duties when not with clients as directed.
Required Skills
- Personable with all fellow employees, parents, and outside therapists.
- Knowledgeable in the field of ABA and all ABA techniques.
- Possesses the qualities of creativity, dependability, and responsibility.
- Highly organized.
- Demonstrates leadership skills.
- Takes initiative to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates efficient and effective time management skills.
- Exhibits a high quality of work ethic in accordance with HIPPA and BACB ethical code.
Required Credentials
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- RBT Certification from BACB.
- Experience working with children with autism (preferred).
- Effective communication in the English language, including verbal and written communication.
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and other training certifications as required per program and client need.
- Valid state identification card.
- Physically mobile: able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, lift and carry heavy objects (minimum of 40 pounds), and move into action at any moment’s notice (e.g., run after a child if necessary).
About Phoenix Autism Center
Phoenix Autism Center (PAC) is owned by two parents who understand what having a child with ASD is like. PAC provides evidence-based ABA early intervention therapy to children aged 18 months to 6 years old.
Our mission is to meet each child at their own level of social, behavioral, and academic need to improve their quality of life and relationships with others. Utilizing the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our team of clinicians identifies functional treatment goals and objectives to help improve the client and family’s quality of life by increasing age-appropriate independence and broadening access to things and activities that increase happiness.