Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Overview

Schedule - Monday - Friday 8a - 6p/Saturday 9a - 3p Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism? As an RBT, you'll implement personalized behavioral interventions designed by a Behavior Analyst in various settings, including the child's home, school, and community. Newly Hired staff receive training to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Ongoing supervision and mentorship is provided by a team of fun, knowledgeable, and supportive Behavior Analysts. Make a meaningful difference by joining our team today!

Job Description

Summary: Implements behavioral intervention for children diagnosed with autism, as designed by a Behavior Analyst, in the child’s home, school, or community.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Implements behavioral intervention and therapeutic procedures defined by behavior analysts in areas of language, play, social, adaptive, coping, and other skills. Supports and provides intervention to patients in home, school, and community settings. Participates in meetings to clarify and update the client’s intervention plan. Collects data related to all therapy activities and completes clinical documentation as directed. Protects child’s right to confidentiality and maintains appropriate relationships with the client, family, and other professionals. Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in psychology, special education, speech or language, or related field, within 30 days of employment, 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 (RBT) or ability to gain certification within 90 days of employment, required. Newly hired staff receive training to become certified as an RBT and ongoing RBT supervision. Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment, required.

Skills

Ability to problem-solve when novel or challenging situations arise. Demonstrated teamwork skills and willingness to seek and accept feedback. Proficiency with MS Office.

Experience

• Experience working with children, preferred.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required,
• Flexing/extending of neck,
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning,
• Loud
• Noises,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 0-25 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 26-40 lbs,
• Reaching above shoulder,
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Frequently:
• Bend/twist,
• Computer skills,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 11-20 lbs,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 21-40 lbs,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 41-60 lbs,
• Sitting,
• Squat/kneel,
• Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing
• Additional
• Physical
• Requirements performed but not listed above: Implementing MCPP and safety protocol strategies. "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" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.