Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Position Type: Part-time (at least 2 shifts per week), hourly non-exempt

Hours: Primarily evenings (3:30-6:30) and weekends based on client availability.

Location: Client home(s)

Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Benefits:
o Pay rate of $19-$25 per hour based on experience, level of education and other certifications. Probationary pay rates available for staff who have not yet completed their RBT credentialing process
o Sick time
o Mileage $0.50 per mile after first 10 miles to/from home and all miles between clients/clinic
o Supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analyst that meets BACB requirements for Supervised Independent Fieldwork
o Annual performance appraisal that is tied to raises

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by BCBA/BCaBA with children ages 3-15 diagnosed with autism
• Document client progress and graph data as instructed
• Complete required session and scheduling documentation
• Attend scheduled trainings and team meetings
• Uphold professional ethics as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT Ethics Code
• Uphold best practices, and the mission, vision, and values of BASES Autism Services as outlined by the Staff Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Illinois' driving requirements with dependable means of transportation
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with FDA guidance
• RBT Certification or ability to complete training requirements in the first month of employment
• Demonstrate ability to implement ABA strategies outlined on the RBT Task List
• Safety-Care or Safety-Care for Families Specialist Certification or ability to complete training requirements in the first month of employment
• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete training requirements in the first month of employment
• Works both independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic and supportive with staff, clients and families

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and move around, get up and down from the floor or a chair, and otherwise able to play with a child for several hours at a time.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• Daily travel moving between client residences in the Chicagoland area
• Ability to utilize Safety-Care Training when interacting with individuals that may be displaying physically aggressive, self-injurious, or socially inappropriate behavior

BASES Autism Services does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the BASES Autism
Services team, no provider or employees shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Precautions: We utilize universal masking and enhanced sanitation procedures.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination and booster?
• RBTs are scheduled to work with children when they are home from school. Are you available to work evenings (3:30-6:30pm) and weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: On the road