RBT - Registered Behavior Technician

The Lovaas Center is an organization that provides 1:1 treatment services to children on the Autism spectrum using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our company mission is to help children diagnosed with ASD to realize their full potential! After 23 years in the field, we know what it takes to cultivate a prosperous, meaningful, and long-lasting experience for our Behavior Technicians (RBTs). As an RBT at The Lovaas Center, you can be assured that you are working under the supervision of collective decades of experience. Apply today and be on the road to starting your career!

Compensation and Benefits:

• $20.00-$26.00/hourly rates
• Signing Bonus
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Free Life-Insurance
• Electronic devices provided for job-related tasks
• Holiday Pay (Full-Time Employees only)
• Ability to accrue paid Vacation Time-Off (Full-Time Employees only)
• Health Benefits (Full-Time Employees only)
• Vision & Dental Benefits (Full-Time Employees only)
• Retirement Benefits (Full-Time Employees only)
• Ongoing supervision for RBTs
• Supervised Fieldwork Experience Program available for BCaBA/BCBA candidates
• Financing available for employees seeking to continue their education in ABA

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client treatment in 1:1 and group settings, creatively utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols provided by the BCBA/BCaBA.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Utilize safe & appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required training as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to the required standard.

Basic Duties:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to seek and accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill-sets accordingly.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Ability and desire to work with children between the ages of 2-17 years of age

Qualifications:

• Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job sites within all areas of town.
• Must complete QBS Training, HIPAA Training, and BLS Training during the first 90 days of employment.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.
• No prior experience is required, we will do in-house training!

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, center, and community placements.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Requirement of 15-40 hrs. worked per week

Preferred availability:

• 1-8pm Monday-Friday
• Weekends

Salary Range: $23.00-$27.00 Hourly