Registered Behavior Technician

About the role

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. Every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care utilizing applied behavior analysis protocols under the supervision of a BCBA or BCBA-D.
• Communicates case-related activities with supervisors using written and verbal communication.
• Accurately collects behavior data during direct observations using data collection systems.
• Assists in the monitoring (e.g., data collection and data entry) and adjustment of routine behavioral assessments and protocols.
• Utilizes safe and appropriate handling, management, and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients.
• Completes a daily assignment (e.g., research data entry, creating packets of documents, tidying up areas of the unit, etc.).
• Attends team supervision meetings and required trainings.

Requirements

• No minimum experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is highly preferred (Psychology, Education, ABA, Behavioral Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, etc.).
• Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with children with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of normal/abnormal growth and development throughout the age continuum.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Current RBT certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• RBT credential within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) post-test within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
• CITI within 3 months.

Skills

• Ability to provide, assess, interpret, and communicate client-specific data in response to treatment protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.