RBT | St. Charles, MO

About the role

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programming, and other behavioral interventions for consumers served by Rivendale and the ABA Services program. The RBT will assist with intervention and implementation of therapeutic programming and assessments, such as functional analyses and/or functional behavior assessments. In addition, the RBT will model interventions outlined within behavior support plans, and provide feedback to other implementers/caregivers/parents under the supervision of the BCBA, RBT Supervisor, or applicable Director. The RBT is responsible for maintaining accurate data collection for consumers, including documentation of skills, and for retaining precise records for billing purposes. The implementation of programming with consumers occurs in a variety of settings such as site based, community, or in-home. The RBT is a paraprofessional non-exempt, hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Aids staff and families by helping with program instruction and working with staff and consumers during instructional activities.
• Collects and measures data required by treatment plans, IEPs, BSPs, and/or other programs developed by the BCBA(s) and/or at the request of the applicable Director(s).
• Assists and participates in functional analyses, functional behavior assessments and other assessments as requested by the BCBA(s) and/or applicable Director(s).
• Participates in treatment planning and meetings with the consumer’s support team.
• Provides crisis intervention, as needed to maintain safety, within the scope of current crisis management system certifications.
• Completes required paperwork and required reports in a timely manner, including billing documentation and monitoring one’s timecard.
• Uses task analyses, backward chaining, and/or forward chaining procedures to teach consumer’s daily self-help skills.
• Provides modeling and feedback to caregivers regarding behavior support plan implementation in natural environments.
• Participates in regular supervision meetings with the RBT Supervisor, including but not limited to: reading assigned articles, participating in discussions about assigned articles, and completing assignments related to current topics of discussion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• Successfully completed a 40-hour training program with a BCBA based on the BACB’s RBT Task List.
• Passthe RBT Competency Assessment Exam administered by a BACB certificant, pass the BACB’s RBT exam, and obtain or be in process of obtaining registration as an RBT with the BACB.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• Successfully completed a 40-hour training program with a BCBA based on the BACB’s RBT Task List.
• Passthe RBT Competency Assessment Exam administered by a BACB certificant, pass the BACB’s RBT exam, and obtain or be in process of obtaining registration as an RBT with the BACB.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and techniques.
• Ability to document and analyze data accurately.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.).
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

Pay

$20 - $24 / hour

Schedule

Weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position.