Registered Behavior Technician

Enter a field that has been ranked in the Top 10 Most Meaningful Professions by Forbes magazine! Does playing with kids energize you? Are you interested in helping children with a clinical diagnosis of Autism learn by using evidence based treatments? If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining our expanding team of professionals who are dedicated on providing services to children with Autism! Ocean Front Counseling has developed an excellent reputation by providing effective, professional and personable behavior analytic intervention services. We are seeking like-minded individuals with a passion for teaching the populations we serve using evidenced based methodologies. The Ocean Front Counseling team believes in developing talent from within our ranks and will assist in providing onboarding training and experience to be successful in acquiring the RBT certification. We also offer a career path towards Board Certification for the right candidates.

Job Description

RBTs work 1:1 with children who have Autism to help them with communication, daily living, and socialization, including a variety of play activities. Under the direct supervision of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), you will deliver a curriculum that has been determined as appropriate from formal assessments. RBTs provide evidence based therapies directly to clients in the home setting.

Position Description

Must be available to work at least 12 hours/week and must be available at least 3 afternoon/evenings during the week. Sessions may take place in the home, school, or clinic setting. Must complete RBT certification before being eligible to work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have the ability to obtain the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential and pass the required examination within one month of joining the team. RBT class is 40 hours, and is 100% online. Class fee, application fee, assessment, and exam voucher paid by Ocean Front Counseling. Candidates must successfully obtain the certification before being eligible to work. (http://bacb.com/rbt/)
• Abide by Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) code of Ethics. http://bacb.com/ethics/
• Abide by HIPAA policies and procedures
• Attend training and maintain effective knowledge of identified qualifications/competencies listed below:
• Assimilate and carrying out direction from supervising behavior analyst for therapy and data collection
• Provide behavior analytic evidence based treatments
• Collect unbiased and accurate data during therapy sessions
• Proactively communicate with supervising behavior analyst for questions and feedback
• Maintain reliable transportation, a driver’s license and car insurance

Skills & Attitudes

• Maintain professional relationships with clients
• Approach stressful situations with grace
• Team-player
• Communicate effectively and be able to resolve conflict in a straightforward and timely manner
• Remain organized, great time management skills
• Friendly, empathetic
• Treat clients and their family members, and fellow staff with respect
• Ability to read and communicate digitally and on paper

Education & Experience:

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a related field to behavior analysis or education, including: special education, child development and psychology, among others

Preferred one year experience working in a related field.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement
• Hourly wage
• Company issued device
• Paid administrative time to complete documentation
• Paid administrative time to cover last minute cancellations
• Travel incentive
• Access to Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, excel, etc.)
• Modern communication, documentation, and data collection systems
• Monthly quality of life enhancement bonus
• Paid monthly continuing education training and top performers earn a gift card
• Discounts on travel, wellness, apparel, entertainment and more
• Company Wellness initiatives
• Manageable caseloads
• Ability to obtain Registered Behavior Technician credential
• Free mentoring towards Board Certification (BCBA)
• Partial tuition reimbursement towards becoming a BCBA
• BCBA supervision opportunities
• Be a valued member of a team making a difference in the lives of our clients every day.