Registered Behavior Technician (CASSI)

Overview

The Registered Behavior Technician for the Achievements-ABA program at the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) will implement evidence-based treatment protocols under the direction of a licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will support children with skill development by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies/supports. This staff member will interact daily with children, providing intervention to support language, social, cognitive, adaptive, and self-regulatory development.

The incumbent will collect progress and treatment response data; organize the classroom; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication and training.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to behavior intervention plans as developed by Behavior Analysts.
• Effectively implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.
• Assist in data management functions to include data collection and data entry.
• Assist in the development of therapeutic materials and activities.
• Work directly with the assigned child to support skill acquisition (i.e., language, social, academic and social-emotional), assist with daily living skills and medical needs (e.g., toileting, hygiene, meals, lifting/carrying students with physical disabilities), and support behavior management.
• Promote and support peer interactions, generalization of skills across settings, and work to foster child independence.
• Provide for basic care needs of children during groups.
• Clean, organize, and maintain the classroom.
• Support planning, preparation and staffing for supplemental programming
• Complete medical, behavioral, and other in-service training as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College equivalent coursework in Applied Behavior Science, Education, or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE:
• Experience as a paraprofessional or related professional in an Early Intervention or other preschool-aged classroom, or with a preschool-aged special needs population desirable.
• Previous experience as a Registered Behavior Technician in a clinic-based ABA center is preferred. Minimum pay range USD $40,043.12/Yr. Maximum pay range USD $66,204.53/Yr.