JOB DESCRIPTION
Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT™)
Or Behavior Tech

Position Summary:

A Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®)/Behavior Tech at Metro West Learning Center, LLC provides behavioral intervention services to children with special needs and support to their families. Behavior Technicians are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs under the supervision of one, or more, Board Certified Behavior Analysts®.

You may be a good fit for this position if:

• You have a passion for working with children and helping people succeed to the best of their abilities.
• You enjoy teamwork and have a collaborative mindset.
• You are creative and like creating materials and experiences for children to enjoy.
• You are flexible and can adapt to changing activities.
• You want to continue to build your skillset.

Nature of Work:

The RBT/Behavior Tech provides behavioral interventions in clinic, in home, community, and school settings and uses ABA interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors. They provide ABA interventions that encourage socially significant and functional replacement behaviors so clients can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. They also provide direct assistance to the applied behavior analyst and engage in data collection procedures.

RBTs must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, supervisors, peers, and community members.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings
• Following behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols
• Collecting and recording data based on client behavior using an electronic device (i.e., iPad/tablet)
• Maintain confidentiality with all client records and information
• Arrive on time to all scheduled appointments
• Assist child with day-to-day tasks
• Maintain legible, up-to-date records. This includes but is not limited to the following: sign-in sheet, daily session notes, program data, and behavior data.
• RBTs must also be committed to ongoing training and development, organizational policies and procedures, and client confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Must be able to get up and down off the floor while interacting with children
• Mobility among workstations

Experience:

• Formal work experience with school age children
• Associate degree required
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred but will consider those working toward degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field)
• RBT certification provided by Metro West Learning Center, LLC. All staff assigned to the classification of RBT must obtain national certification within two months of employment, and such certification must be maintained throughout employment in this classification at MWLC.

Job Types: Full-Time

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist/SLPA PRN Job Summary:

Metro West Learning Center is seeking an experienced SLP PRN to help us fill staffing shortages due to PTO and CEU fulfillment. You will collaborate with our Speech and ABA Therapy teams, reviewing client data to ensure we provide the best quality care for our clients. You must have a valid Speech Pathologist license and a flexible schedule. Depending on need, hours may vary from two to ten hours per day depending on staff absence.

SLP PRN Duties and Responsibilities

• Review client data
• Conduct speech therapy sessions
• Explain treatment to client’s families
• Provide excellent care to clients

SLP PRN Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Speech Language Pathology license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
• 2+ years of pediatric speech therapy experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Flexible schedule

Pediatric Occupational Therapist/COTA PRN Job Summary:

Metro West Learning Center is seeking an experienced OT PRN to help us fill staffing shortages due to PTO and CEU fulfillment. You will collaborate with our OT and ABA teams, reviewing client data to ensure we provide the best quality care for our clients. You must have a valid Occupational Therapy license and a flexible schedule. Depending on need, hours may vary from two to ten hours per day.

OT PRN Duties and Responsibilities

• Review client data
• Conduct occupational therapy sessions
• Explain treatment to client’s families
• Provide excellent care to clients
• Documenting client sessions in adherence to AOTA standards

OT PRN Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Occupational Therapy license
• 2+ years of pediatric OT experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Flexible schedule