Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Position Type: Part-time
Location: 901 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
RBT Benefits:
· Pay rate rages from $19-25 per hour based on experience, level of education and certifications
· Paid sick time
· Mileage reimbursement
· Supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analyst that meets BACB requirements for Supervised Independent Fieldwork
· Annual performance appraisal with raise opportunities
RBT Roles and Responsibilities:
· Implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by BCBA/BCaBA with children and young adults ages 2-26 diagnosed with autism
· Document client progress through portal system by recording data
· Complete required session and scheduling documentation
· Attend scheduled trainings and team meetings
· Uphold professional ethics as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT Ethics Code
· Uphold best practices, and the mission, vision, and values of BASES Autism Services as outlined by the Staff Handbook
Required Qualifications and Skills of an RBT:
· High School diploma or equivalent
· Age 21 or older (still encouraged to apply if between the ages of 18-21)
· Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Illinois' driving requirements with dependable means of transportation
· RBT Certification (preferred)
· Demonstrate ability to implement ABA strategies outlined on the RBT Task List
· Safety-Care or Safety-Care for Families Specialist Certification or ability to complete training requirements in the first month of employment
· CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete training requirements in the first month of employment
· Works both independently as well as part of a team
· Empathetic and supportive with staff, clients and families
Work Environment and Physical Demands of an RBT:
· Ability to stand and move around, get up and down from the floor or a chair, and otherwise able to play with a child for several hours at a time
· Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
· Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students
· Must be able to physically intervene in a quick manner to assist or protect a child (for example, run after a child, block a child from harming self or others, soften a child’s fall, assist a child with toileting by lifting the child onto the toilet or changing a diaper on the floor, providing hand over hand assistance for washing hands)
· Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
· Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language
· Must be able to receive detailed information through verbal communication
· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
· Ability to apply knowledge from required trainings into real life settings
License/Certification:
RBT Certification (preferred) or ability to obtain a RBT certification within first 3 months of employment.
