Behavior Technician (BT)At — Burnett Therapeutic Services

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic individuals who have a heart for helping children and families. If you’re someone who brings kindness, reliability, and a desire to make a real impact, we’d love to help you build a meaningful career in this rewarding field.

Qualifications

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude and a passion for working with children

• 6 months of experience working or volunteering with individuals with intellectual disabilities is a must.

• Preferred: Current student or recent graduate in Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Biology, or related field.

• Highly Preferred: Candidates with an RBT, ABAT, or BCAT certification, or those who have already completed an ABA Paraprofessional training certificate (RBT, BCAT, ABAT) training course and hold a certificate.

• Spanish-speaking is a plus!

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

• Reliability and a willingness to work with a variety of clients

Requirements

• Training Requirements 

  • Must complete a 40-hour RBT training course prior to employment.

  • RBT certification is not required to apply, but the 40-hour training must be completed before your start date.

  • Candidates are encouraged to begin or complete the training in advance, as it is a pre-employment requirement and a valuable investment in your career growth.

    • Free version (with ads):

    • Paid version ($30 - no ads): 

• This requirement may be waived if you already have one of the following:

  • Active RBT, BCAT, or ABAT certification

  • A 30-hour (or more) ABA training certificate

  • A training log signed by a BCBA verifying at least 30 hours of ABA training

  • A signed HR certificate confirming completion of at least 30 hours of relevant training

• Must obtain RBT certification within 6 months of employment as a condition of continued employment, or maintain an active BCAT or ABAT certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 18 years of age. 

• This job requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

• This job requires a CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain during onboarding)

• This job requires a TB test (within 90 days), MMR & Varicella Immunization, and a Pre-employment Physical (within the past year).

• This job requires a background check (FBI & DOJ)

Description of Tasks

• Implement ABA interventions with children and families
• Teach communication, social, play, and adaptive living skills
• Collect and record behavioral data
• Assist with behavior reduction programs
• Participate in caregiver training sessions
• Complete session notes and clinical documentation
• Attend supervision and case consultations
• Learn ethical practice, confidentiality, and mandated reporting
• Collaborate with caregivers and the clinical team
• Observe and apply evidence-based interventions

Training Requirements

• Must complete a 40-hour RBT training course prior to employment.
• RBT certification is not required to apply, but the 40-hour training must be completed before your start date.
• Candidates are encouraged to begin or complete the training in advance, as it is a pre-employment requirement and a valuable investment in your career growth.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Implement evidence-based ABA strategies, including reinforcement, prompting, behavior reduction, and skill acquisition procedures, with increasing independence and treatment fidelity.

2. Collect, analyze, and accurately document behavioral and skill acquisition data to support treatment planning and client progress monitoring.

3. Build rapport and effectively engage with children and families while demonstrating professionalism, cultural responsiveness, and ethical practice.

4. Apply behavior analytic principles to support communication, social skills, adaptive living skills, and emotional regulation goals for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

5. Collaborate effectively with supervisors, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members while incorporating feedback to improve clinical skills and support positive outcomes for clients.