Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Company: The Reason For Hope
Location: Pearland
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

The Reason For HOPE is seeking to hire energetic, patient, and compassionate individuals to join our team as part-time Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT). Using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy, our RBTs provide therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to achieve their behavioral goals.This position offers a competitive wage starting at $14.00/hour, based on experience. In addition, The Reason For HOPE provides extensive hands-on ABA training and ongoing supervision. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you get to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders make strides in behavioral change, then this is the position for you!ABOUT THE REASON FOR HOPESince 2008, The Reason For HOPE has been committed to providing high-quality therapeutic services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Communication Disorders, and Behavioral Disorders in a positive Christian environment. We are committed to providing exemplary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy to change the lives of hundreds of little learners and their families.To do this, we must have a team of people that are passionate about working hard on the behalf of children with special needs. With their help, we are proud to announce that we are among the top 15% of centers in the nation and have been awarded the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Accreditation!A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANAfter receiving your RBT certification, you work under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). As a Registered Behavior Technician, you work with children with autism and provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy directly one-on-one or in a group therapy environment within our clinic. The BCBA provides you with behavior plans that are specific to each client you work with. You implement these plans to improve academic, behavioral, social, and motivational skills. At times you also work on decreasing aggressive and disruptive behavior.Here at The Reason For HOPE, we know the joy of seeing a child blossom after overcoming a difficult challenge. As an RBT, the most simple things excite you such as a child making unprompted eye contact, trying new food, or saying "hi" to a peer. These accomplishments may seem simple, but you understand the struggle that led to their success. You make sure that you keep detailed reports in order to document progress and provide data for the BCBA to notice trends and adjust behavioral plans when necessary.You enjoy coming to work every day to interact and have fun with your clients. That is not to say you never face challenges. Thankfully, you are provided with resources and a highly supportive environment where you are able to ask questions and work on finding solutions. Every day is an adventure because no two days are the same working as a Registered Behavior Technician.QUALIFICATIONSBachelors DegreeRBT CertificationExperience working with children, preferably in early intervention.Prior experience working with children with autism is preferred, but not required. This position requires RBT certification or a 4 year degree from an accredited educational institution.WORK SCHEDULE Our RBTs provide ABA therapy between the hours of 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday and from 7:30am-1:30pm on Friday.ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

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