Registered Behavior Technician

We are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus at this time for new employees

Bring Your Experience to The Arc Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements.

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a skilled and passionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our ABA team for our Joplin office. The position is normally scheduled between 30-39 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required.

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 the ABA Services program. The RBT will collect observational, A-B-C, and daily data under the direct supervision of one or more Board Certified Behavior Analyst(s) (BCBA) and in collaboration with the RBT Supervisor (if not a BCBA but approved by the BACB) applicable Director(s). 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.

The RBT must have excellent reasoning, analytical and communication skills. Attention to detail, patience and perseverance are important characteristics.

The RBT will work with the ABA Services team. The ABA team support individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as psychiatric/behavioral diagnoses. The RBT will use behavioral observation and assessment, and crisis intervention and prevention skills on a daily basis. The RBT must be able to provide support to consumers by following positive behavior support plans and interventions. The RBT must be able to remain calm and provide verbal coaching and modeling for other staff/caregivers in crisis situations.

Minimum Experience and Training 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. Candidate has successfully completed a 40-hour training program with a BCBA based on the BACB’s RBT Task List.
• Applicant must have passed the 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.

For full details please see the attached job description