Registered Behavior Technician - The Behavior Center (Elk Grove) at Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. in Elk Grove, California

Job Description:

Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an intensive behavior and language therapy, as the treatment for children and adolescents with autism. Therapeutic Pathways has a strong reputation for its success in providing evidence-based treatment that reflects clinical approaches found to be effective in numerous research studies involving children with autism.

Therapy

• Conduct intensive center-based behavior and language therapy with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities. 


• Record data


• Present SD’s in discrete trial format


• Provide repetitious models of appropriate play and language


• Set up opportunities for spontaneous language


• Implement client specific behavior and reinforcement systems

Communication

• Fill out team notes and communication logs daily


• Communicate to Clinical Assistant (CA)/Clinical Supervisor (CS) any novel behavior, questions or concerns regarding client.


• Always maintain confidentiality in regards to clients and their families

Meetings

• Attend staff meetings biweekly


• Provide input at staff meetings


• Inform CA/CS of any questions or concerns you may have

Misc.

• Review and confirm scheduled time


• Gather all of client’s belongings and put in cubby or backpack


• Sanitize materials and work area


• Follow Attendance Policy regarding absences and/or tardiness


• Protect client materials and documents, by following HIPAA guidelines and Therapeutic Pathways’ confidentiality standards


• Adhere to Therapeutic Pathways dress code


• Follow the rules and regulations of Therapeutic Pathways

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a current Registered Behavior Technician as certified by the BACB


• 18 years or older


• Possess High School diploma or equivalent (GED)


• Complete a criminal background check and TB test


• Have reliable transportation


• Pass Hiring Requirement Competency


• Pass Beginning Minimum Competency


• Perform physical abilities requirement (see attached list)


• Be eager to learn and respond positively to feedback


• Be professional, motivated and energetic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, including individuals with severe or challenging behaviors


• Completed at least 6 units of coursework in applied behavior analysis or one year of experience in related field


• Strong communication skills, including communication with coworkers, supervisors, other professionals, and family members of clients served


• Strong behavior management skills including experience implementing behavior management protocols


• Experience with data collection


• Strong problem solving skills


• Strong organizational skills


• Experience working with others in a team setting