Registered Behavior Technician Sr. - Complex Behavior Program

Overview:

 

The Senior Registered Behavior Technician (Sr. RBT) - Complex Behavior Program implements the behavioral intervention services for children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who present with significant problem behavior. The intervention procedures are designed by a Psychologist and a Behavior Analyst, but the accurate implementation of these procedures is the responsibility of the Sr. RBT. The Sr. RBT is also responsible for data collection and analyses, probing treatment strategies, and management of materials. Services provided include functional analyses, functional behavioral assessments, day treatment, and community-based behavioral consultation. The Sr. RBT receives training to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and ongoing RBT supervision.

 

Job Description Summary:

 

Provides and ensures the accurate implementation of the behavioral intervention services for patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and intellectual developmental disability. Collects and analyses data, probes treatment strategies, and manages materials.

 

Job Description:

 

Essential Functions:

• Implements behavioral intervention and therapeutic procedures defined by behavior analysts in areas of communication, play, social, adaptive, coping, problem behavior reduction, pre-employment skills and other skills.
• Supports, provides intervention, and serves as a liaison to patients in home, school, and community settings.
• Participates in and supports meetings to clarify and update the client’s intervention plan. Implements probes and provides input for the intervention plan.
• Collects data related to all therapy activities and complete clinical documentation as directed.
• Supports Registered Behavior Technicians through training and feedback.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, speech or language, or related field, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician or ability to gain certification within first 90 days of employment, required.
• Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment, required.

Skills:

Effective problem solving skills for when novel or challenging situations arise.

Experience:

• Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician or similar position, required.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

• Implementing MCPP and safety protocol strategies.
• Talk on phone/in person
• Manage physical resistance in a child up to 14 years of age
• Swimming (occasionally)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"