RBT - In Center
Why Thrive?
Thrive Behavior Centers is a locally owned company that offers personalized, center-based ABA therapy to children with autism. Our centers are fun, inclusive, and give our first-class clinical staff the opportunity to positively impact their clients' lives. Our leadership respects the important work our team does every day and values the unique contributions of every team member. We give our team members the support and tools they need to thrive!
- Realistic Scheduling!
- Clinical Support and Collaboration!
- Professional Growth and Advancement Opportunities!
- Management that Cares About You!
Your Total Compensation Package (Ranges from $35,000 to $48,000):
- Competitive pay based on experience!
- Performance Bonuses!
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds
- 21+ Paid Days Off – Includes 10 vacation days, 11 paid holidays (including one paid week off at Christmas)
- 8 Sicks Days
Your Benefits:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Packages; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance (Hospital Care, Accident, and Critical Illness).
- Family Leave Care: Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave; Free Short-Term Disability (which can be used with maternity leave)
- Professional Support: All Certification Renewals and Initial Applications Costs; Comprehensive CEU & Training Package; All necessary technology to provide the best care for our clients
- Staff Recognition & Rewards: Social Rewards Platform (points are given and received to be exchanged for merch, gift cards and more); Door Dash Pass
- Team Building: Quarterly Staff Social Events (paid for by the company); contests; dress-up days; and catered lunches monthly
What Our Team Says About Us:
We care about our people at Thrive, and we survey our team to see how we are doing. Here are some anonymous responses from our staff:
- “The mission statement of the company is great, and everyone really cares about what they’re there to do. You can always rely on your coworkers to help you out whenever needed.”
- “I would gladly recommend TBC to others because of the amazing work environment.”
- “The company is good at understanding when life happens. They also really value the clients and staff.”
- “Thrive is a great company to work for because every day they show how much they care for their clients and employees.”
- “While each center is different, we have a group culture of support that I love!”
- “I like that we provide quality and ethically sound ABA.”
- “The community feels like family!”
- “I truly feel like I am able to provide therapy and make a difference in my clients lives.”
- “I like the company's core values and standards that they uphold. Everyone is a team player and always willing to help.”
- “Working at Thrive is like being a part of a family that’s doing amazing things!”
- “Thrive has people who care about people, I think there is effort made from all angles to make Thrive a great place to work.”
- “Thrive a supportive environment with opportunities to grow!”
Job Duties:
Behavior Technicians report directly to the Clinical Director and are required to carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Thrive's mission and core values in a positive manner. These Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work with clients one-on-one under the supervision of a BCBA, implementing therapeutic programs as prescribed for each client, using ABA strategies and techniques as written, discussed and/or demonstrated by BCBA.
- Continuously monitor the client throughout the session and intervene as needed and directed to ensure the clients safety and wellbeing when in the clinical environment.
- Administer behavioral interventions, and/or implement programs and/or protocols throughout the clients session as directed for clients who may have significant communication deficits (non-verbal or unable to express themselves), medical needs, and/or maladaptive behaviors which may pose a serious safety risk to the client and/or others including but not limited to physical aggression to others, self-injurious behavior, elopement, PICA.
- Build and maintain rapport with their clients by pairing themselves with reinforcement.
- Engage with the client throughout the duration of the clients session, continuously interacting with client through therapeutic interventions and/or protocols, modeling verbal behavior, expanding of reinforcers, and building and maintaining rapport. BT should continuously engage with clients regardless of scheduled activities, and set up learning opportunities though out daily activities, including but not limited to mealtimes, physical activity opportunities on play-sets, trampolines, etc.
- Respect client dignity through appropriate language and actions (both in and out of the clients presence), taking responsibility for the direction and tone of the sessions (avoiding blaming the client) and treating the clients family with respect.
- Demonstrate at all times ABA therapeutic competency and ability to implement written and verbal instructions and respond appropriately to feedback. This may be demonstrated through the following:
- Application of ABA techniques, strategies, and client programs during supervision sessions with a BCBA.
- Pass any competency assessments as required by supervisor.
- Appropriately accept and immediately implement feedback from supervisors on a continual basis.
- Accurately and efficiently collect data throughout sessions using Central Reach clinical management software.
- Maintain current understanding of all relevant client programs and protocols.
- Demonstrate therapeutic skills as instructed via modeling, verbal and/or written communication consistently with clients.
- Assist clients with physical needs and personal care, including lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Appropriately and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, supervisors and client families as needed.
- Implement all safety protocols and procedures as indicated by Thrive Behavior Centers staff.
- Uphold ethical standards and all Thrive Behavior Centers' policies and procedures, including but not limited to the BACB ethics code, client confidentiality requirements, and mandated reporting standards.
- Independently track supervision requirements and other documentation and actions needed to maintain RBT certification.
- Work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment while remaining patient and calm with a positive attitude toward coworkers and clients.
- Create complete and accurate session notes for each therapy session.
- Create daily notes for parents regarding therapeutic activities and personal care information regarding the clients session.
- Engage in tasks assigned by supervisor such as creating materials, engaging in tasks that help keep the center clean and organized, training other technicians, and/or assisting technicians or supervisors with client care.