Overview

The Registered Behavior Technician implements behavioral intervention for children diagnosed with autism, as designed by a Behavior Analyst, in the child’s home, school, or community. Newly Hired staff receives training to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and ongoing RBT supervision.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary

Implements behavioral intervention for children diagnosed with autism, as designed by a Behavior Analyst, in the child’s home, school, or community.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Implements behavioral intervention and therapeutic procedures defined by behavior analysts in areas of language, play, social, adaptive, coping, and other skills.
• Supports and provides intervention to patients in home, school, and community settings.
• Participates in meetings to clarify and update the client’s intervention plan.
• Collects data related to all therapy activities and complete clinical documentation as directed.
• Protects child’s right to confidentiality and maintains appropriate relationships with the client, family, and other professionals.
  
  

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, special education, speech or language, or related field, required.

Licensure Requirement

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)or ability to gain certification within first 90 days of employment, required. Newly hired staff receive training to become certified as a RBT and ongoing RBT supervision.
• Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment, required.
  
  

Skills

• Ability to problem solves when novel or challenging situations arise.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and willingness to seek and accept feedback.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
  
  

Experience

Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Implementing MCPP and safety protocol strategies.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"