POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION SUMMARY: Provide 1-1 Applied Behavior
Analytics (ABA) services to clients, as designed and supervised by BCBA. This
includes implementing treatment plans, prompt data collection, and progress
monitoring. |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
High School Diploma |
2. |
After hiring,
complete 40 hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training, RBT
competency assessment, and successfully pass RBT exam. |
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field |
2. |
RBT credential or BCaBA credential |
EXPERIENCE: |
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1. |
One year
providing treatment to with young children with autism |
CORE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements
described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as
an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. |
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1. |
Provide 1:1 direct client therapy using principals
of Applied Behavior Analysis. |
2. |
Follow behavioral skills acquisition and behavior
reduction protocols developed by certified staff. |
3. |
Implement toilet training protocols. |
4. |
Collect and record data on observable client
behavior. |
5. |
Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding
child's daily performance as directed by BCBA |
6. |
Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA
laws. |
7. |
Create therapeutic materials. |
8. |
Maintain a clean and safe work space. |
9. |
Collaborate with a treatment team. |
10. |
Commit to ongoing training and development, such
as RBT certification. |
11. |
Interpret written clinical protocols. |
12. |
Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and
maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole. |
13. |
Pass training competencies tailored to the
specific needs of assigned clients. Methods including but not limited to role
play, verbal communication, coaching and feedback. |
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. |
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1. |
Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods. |
2. |
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds. |
3. |
Ability to get up and down from floor or small
chairs while instructing or playing with small children |
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. |
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1. |
Work is performed in a clinical outpatient
environment. |
SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: |
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1. |
Must be ambitious and
self-motivated. |
2. |
Must like and be
comfortable with change. |
3. |
Must be comfortable
collaborating with attending physicians. |
4. |
Must be well organized. |
5. |
Must possess efficient
time management skills. |
6. |
Excellent verbal
communication skills. |
7. |
Understanding of medical
terminology. |
8. |
Ability to respond quickly
to varying demands from provider and patient. |
9. |
Must be able to work well
as part of a team. |
10. |
Maintain professional
boundaries. |
11. |
Have basic knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. |
12. |
Ability to accept
constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills. |
Date Reviewed/Revised: May 2018 |