Registered Behavior Technician RBT - Aledo

OVERVIEW
Thrive Behavior Centers is a locally owned company, founded in 2020. The Behavior Technician (BT) is a valued part of our team and the clients therapy team. As such the BT is responsible for providing direct ABA therapy to clients under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Our clients are amazing children ages two to ten who have been diagnosed with Autism and need some extra care from someone like you who will help them prepare to engage and navigate the world throughout their lifetime. Here at Thrive Behavior Center, you will have the ability to positively impact lives forever. The support and care you provide to these children will create an amazing change in their lives in ways that you will celebrate together with them, but also in ways that you will not see as they get older, but may hear stories about how someone like you impacted the life of someone with Autism.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive pay, starting at $19 per hour for certified RBTs - based on experience.
• 10 Days of Paid Vacation Time
• 11 Paid Holidays which includes the entire week off at Christmas.
  
• Maternity leave
• Short Term Disability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefit package.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds.
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Bonusly Rewards - staff recognition that can be redeemed for gift cards and more.
• 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavior Technicians report directly to the Clinical Director and are required to carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Thrive's mission and core values in a positive manner. These Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with clients one-on-one under the supervision of a BCBA, implementing therapeutic programs as prescribed for each client, using ABA strategies and techniques as written, discussed and/or demonstrated by BCBA.
• 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.
• 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.
• Build and maintain rapport with their clients by pairing themselves with reinforcement.
• Engage 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 play-sets, trampolines, etc.
• 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.
• Demonstrate at all times ABA therapeutic competency and 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.
• Assist clients with physical needs and personal care, including lifting, 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.
• Engage in tasks assigned by supervisor such as 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED. Bachelors degrees are preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Required to obtain RBT certification within the first 60 days of employment
• Required to maintain RBT certification throughout employment. (Failure to maintain RBT certification could result in termination.)
• Required to alert your supervisor in writing six weeks prior to certification expiration.
• Required to uphold the ethical and supervision standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Required to have and maintain a current CPR/AED or BLS certification which 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.