Registered Behavior Technician - Holly Springs
HANDS Center for Autism
Location
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Quick overview
Behavior Technicians are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA. They provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to clients and collect data on clients’ progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with a preference for degrees in psychology or related fields. A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with special needs is required, along with a strong preference for RBT certification.
Job description
About the Role
At HANDS, our Behavior Technicians (BT’s) are professionals who have completed a minimum of a 40-hour intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). All BT’s are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basis and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities. BT’s are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The BT may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) under the supervision of a BCBA. What you'll do Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to clients in both home and center-based settings Run skill acquisition programs with clients based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis Complete daily program writing and data collection before the end of each shift Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans Collect and accurately record data on clients’ progress Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age Possess a minimum of a High School Diploma; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field preferred A minimum of one (1) years experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs Strong preference for candidates who already possess the RBT certification Must be caring, energetic, and detail-oriented Driver’s License and reliable transportation Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to a maximum of 50 lbs and remain standing for up to 4 hours Must be able to remain within close proximity to children at all times for safety Ability to get up and down from the floor independently Other Requirements: Successful completion of criminal history background check and drug testing Excellent communication skills Ability to work with a variety of individuals in different settings