St. Joseph's Villa is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join the Sarah Dooley Center for Autism serving children with a variety of special needs. Work is performed using a systems approach that follows the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and other evidence-based teaching methods.
Responsibilities- Maintains sight and sound supervision of clients.
- Implements individualized academic instruction as written in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and program book.
- Implements individual behavior plans as designed by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Clinical Team.
- Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic recreational activities in conjunction with other staff.
- Assists with functional behavior assessment data collection under the supervision of a behavior analyst.
- Collects academic and behavior data and assists in ongoing student assessment
- Informs classroom teacher when the student is experiencing behavioral or learning challenges or when materials are needed.
- Uses approved behavior management techniques to work with students in crisis.
- Debriefs crisis and behavioral incidents with classroom teacher and behavior analyst supervisor.
- Assists students with personal care and personal hygiene as needed, including providing assistance with feeding, toileting, washing, and diapering. May feed students via feeding tube.
- HS required with experience working with relevant population and at least 21 years of age. BS/BA degree in education or a related field preferred. Experience with Windows, Outlook, and MS Word preferred. Experience with proprietary software preferred. Valid VA driver's license with excellent driving record.
- Registered Behavior Technician credential (active or eligible for reactivation), certified and searchable in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board online RBT registry.
- Must be available Monday-Friday: 7:30AM-3:30PM. No holidays or weekends.