Behavior Technician - Registered Behavior Technician

Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Status – Part-time

Reports To: BCBA/BCaBA/Nexus Therapies Management

Summary

Responsible for providing intensive behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development. The behavior therapist is ultimately responsible for direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families, as well as accurate record-keeping of case notes and excellent communication with supervising BCABA or BCBA about the program and the progress of the behavior service plans. The RBT maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Clinical Team and implement individualized goals and checklists.
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain clients program book.
• Provide direct therapy in individual and group sessions.
• Avoids legal challenges by keeping client information confidential.
• Dependable means of transportation
• Implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by a Clinical Manager.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet California’s driving requirements
• Graph data as instructed - may only apply if the electronic data collection system is offline.

Additional Functions:

• Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Nexus Therapies (very important)
• Actively communicates the Nexus Therapies outreach efforts to community

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Degree
• An associates degree or Bachelors degree in the areas of applied behavior analysis, marriage and family therapy, child development, special education, psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of DTT, PECS, PRT, and other ABA strategies.
• RBT Certification or willing to go through RBT certification

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to travel between client locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner.
• Successfully pass an FBI and DOJ background check
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Regular contact with parents, community members, and outside agency personnel.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand normal conversation clearly.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
• Adapt to manage moderate to high-stress levels.
• Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment.
• Hazards: Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.

Reliable transportation is required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with some weekends as needed; hours will fluctuate based on workload and client schedule. Occasional weekend work will be required based on client needs.

Monday - Friday hours available 12 pm to 8 pm.

Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm

Benefits

• PTO
• Training
• Health
• Sick pay
• Phone stipend
• Part-time positions may become full-time if the candidate is interested and based on client availability.
• National Holidays
• 401K
• Mileage reimbursement & paid drive time
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)
• Laptop or iPad
• Some benefits apply to full-time positions.