In-Home, Registered/Behavior Technician

Position Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming with clients in a home setting, under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Providing predominantly play-based therapy, the RBT will support Westside clients in the development of a wide variety of skills.

Essential Functions:

• Travel to clients' homes to provide therapy services
• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA
• Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback
• Collect and record data on patients behavior
• Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures 
• Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience
• Participate in weekly team meetings with clinic’s ABA team
• Maintain targeted caseload of 30 therapy hours per week

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active RBT certification required within 60 days of hire 
• Ability to work independently and provide direct care with minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation
• Must be willing to travel and provide direct care in clients homes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families 

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Passion for working with children with special needs 
• Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately 
• Accountable for personal behavior and performance
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• In-home setting, varied environments with potential exposure to allergens 
• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
• Ability to lift or carry 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy 

Travel Requirements

• Travel to client homes within the designated service area is required