Registered Behavior Technician: ABA Master's Cohort Student - Southern

Registered Behavior Technician: ABA Master's Cohort Student - Southern Region

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Overview

Salary Range $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Fieldwork Student Job Shift Full Time: 80 hours per pay period Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA

Description

Position Summary:

As an full-time RBT, ABA Cohort student at Westside Children's Therapy, you will serve as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), directly implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This placement offers a unique opportunity! You will receive full funding to complete your masters of ABA degree at our partner University, then translate it into real-world clinical practice through predominantly play-based therapy, supporting children in the development of communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral skills.

Essential Functions:

Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA

Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback

Collect and record data on patients behavior

Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures

Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

Bachelor's Degree

6 months of ABA experience or 1 year of work experience with individuals with Autism

Active RBT certification

Become actively enrolled in a Master's program with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Competence with a variety of computer applications

Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families

Personal Attributes:

Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team

Passion for working with children with special needs

Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately

Accountable for personal behavior and performance

Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development

Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions

Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs

Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to Westside Children's Therapy clinics to provide client coverage as requested/needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent