Center-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Company: Centria Autism
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for exceptional behavior
technicians! Candidates must hold and maintain current
certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued
by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or be willing to
complete a 40 hour training course and sit for their RBT competency
exam within 45 days of employment. Registered Behavior Technicians
help the development of children who are on the Autism Spectrum by
providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy in a 1:1 setting
under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This
therapy is used to increase critical developmental skills such as
language and communication, social, and school readiness behaviors
Pay Range: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience,
certification level, and highest level of education Behavior
Technician job responsibilities include: Provide direct client care
in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive
teaching and natural environment training.
- Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior
reduction protocols as outlined in client's individualized
treatment plan built by BCBA/BC.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client
behavior.
- Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the
client's individualized treatment and behavior reduction
protocols.
- Ensure documentation is completed on time and following
established procedures.
- Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding
client progress as instructed by BCBA/BC.
- Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with
clients and appropriately report all critical incidents and safety
concerns.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy
environment.
- Assist BCBA/BC in preparation of client materials, behavior
reduction assessments, and skills acquisition. Required
Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:
- If extended an offer, must be willing to participate in the
company's background check process.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma of GED is required.
- Must have reliable transportation and in some cases, proof of
driver's license and valid car insurance.
- Need to be at least 18 years of age.
- Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification along with a
TB test if you had not had one in the past year.
- Must be able to physically perform this job, including getting
down on the floor and standing up many times, lifting up to 50lbs
and the ability to run/move quickly if required to do so for the
interaction with and safety and protection of the children with
whom you work.
- Need to be very reliable and able to show up for each scheduled
therapy appointment.
- Must always be professional in terms of both presentation and
conduct.
- Need to have patience to help keep our clients on task.
- Able to maintain emotional control even if a client's acting
out physically or verbally.
- A positive attitude and drive to help a child acquire new
skills is a must.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to do repetitive things
in a precise manner.
- Ability to follow and carry out detailed instructions.
- Strong understanding of technology to be able to record data on
a mobile device and navigate digital applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong cultural competency with ability to remain flexible and
open minded. Additional qualifications (not required):
- Experience working as a: Behavioral Technician, Working in some
capacity with children with autism or other learning disabilities,
Teacher's Aid, Tutor, CNA, Caregiver or Home Health Aide We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran
status, or disability status. This job description is not intended
to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts,
duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the
position. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend
this job description at any time, with or without written notice.
This pay scale range is the full range of potential wages Life
Skills Autism Academy reasonably expects to pay for employees with
this job title and this pay scale range varies dependent on job
qualifications, performance, experience, and/or seniority. This
range should not be interrupted to mean that Life Skills Autism
Academy currently employs any employees with this job title at the
bottom or top of the pay scale range. Life Skills Autism Academy
reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with
or without written notice.
Keywords: Centria Autism, Portland , Center-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Professions , Portland, Oregon
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