A Gem of Joy ABA -
Position Summary
The Behavior Technician (RBT), under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analytic programs with learners on their caseload. The Behavior Technician reports directly to the supervising Behavior Analyst(s) on their assigned case(s), who will also serve as their RBT Supervisor. Working hours for Behavior Technicians may include any time that A Gem of Joy ABA offers ABA services (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm); however, depending on the needs of families and the organization, they may be asked to work outside of those hours.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Preferred: Bachelors degree in education, psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field.
Certification
- Current, active certification as a Registered Behavior Technician
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience working with individuals with Autism or I/DD
- At least 1 year of experience in direct implementation of behavior analytic programs under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Previous experience implementing ABA strategies for managing challenging or dangerous behavior, including manipulating antecedent events, consequence strategies (reinforcement, extinction), and crisis intervention.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including building rapport with learners and family members.
- Ability to receive feedback from supervisors and change future behavior according to that feedback.
- Ability to incorporate learning objectives into play-based or naturalistic activities.
- Preferred: Proficiency using (or prior exposure to) online data collection systems
Job Duties
- Complete direct intervention (1:1) hours with learners, as assigned based on your availability.
- Implement treatment plans, including strategies for skill acquisition and challenging behavior reduction, as written by the supervising BCBA.
- Maintain positive relationships with team members and caregivers.
- Escalate learner or family concerns to the supervising BCBA.
- Timely completion of all session documentation, including session notes, timesheets, and caregiver signatures
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