POSITION SUMMARY: The positions of BHT and RBT provide provides individualized, one-to-one ABA support to children in both a clinic, community, school/preschool and home setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Training and Experience for Behavior Health Technician/RBT:

• High School Degree (provide official transcript of highest level of education)
• Must complete required 40-hour ABA training
• Physically able to meet demands of position
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Able to move and twist
• Able to get on floor and quickly stand up
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting in child size chairs, standing, etc) for extended periods of time
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and communication system (cell phone)
• Must be willing and able to block aggression and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the treatment plan
• Must accept typical risks when working with children with challenging behaviors
• Must be able to take feedback from supervisor and implement feedback
• Must be able to decipher detailed information through oral communication
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through a variety of modalities
• Must have basic English reading skills and basic math skills (addition, figuring out percentages, etc)
• Provide copies of current CPR, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Criminal Clearance, and copy of degree/transcript, and three professional references
• May not have any report or history of ethical issues, legal actions against you, felonies, or misdemeanors 

Registered Behavior Technicians:

RBT's must meet the BHT requirements in addition to:

• Obtaining RBT Certification. GBS will provide competency assessment on-site
• Maintaining RBT certification (renewing yearly, fee is responsibility of employee)
• Assisting with assessments, FBA, graphing, staff training and additional responsibilities as assigned by the BC-ABA

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of all Technicians:

• Implementation of treatment plan
• Provide direct intervention or support in 1:1 or group settings
• Implement treatment plan utilizing intensive behavioral interventions
• Follow prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
• Record data for behavior protocols and graph data for analysis
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients
• Assist with behavior assessments as needed by LBS/BCBA
• Collaborate with team and families
• Write daily service notes and weekly update notes
• Maintain paperwork in program book
• Report directly to Behavior Consultant or Lead RBT
• Follow the BACB Ethical and Professional Guidelines

SUPERVISION:

• Both BHT and RBTs must receive supervision related to the implementation of treatment plans and interventions with the assigned clients. Supervisors will be assigned.
• o 5% of your intervention hours will be supervised and documented:
• Technician working 10hrs/wk = ½ hr supervision per week
• Technician working 20hrs/wk = 1 hr supervision per week
• Technician working 30hrs/wk = 1.5 hrs supervision per week
• Two documented face to face meetings per month, one of which must be with a client

OTHER:

• Comply with all GBS policies, procedures, rules and regulations, both written and oral
• Maintain a positive attitude when working with clients and co-workers
• Employee will maintain professionalism, act ethically, and model appropriate language, attitude and behavior for clients and co-workers
• Work as a team and maintain positive relationships with coworkers
• Assist with general upkeep of center
• Maintain client hygiene and assist with ADLs: change diapers, assist with clean up, change clie t clothing when necessary
• Additional duties may be requested by your supervisor or Clinical/Administrative Director as necessary for client's specific individualized treatment plan or staff's individualized training needs
• Be reliable and timely in all aspects of employment
• Submit all paperwork in a timely fashion
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Collaborate with team and families timely and professionally

Employees are eligible for Health Benefits after 30-day evaluation. Employees are eligible to participate in 401k plan after 6 months of continuous employment. GBS is an equal opportunity employer.