CONNECT

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) — Afternoon Cases

Department: Clinical Services
Employment Status: Per Diem
Reports To: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Schedule: Afternoon and evening cases between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Locations: Essex, Passaic, and Bergen Counties, New Jersey
Service Settings: In-home, in-clinic, and community-based services

CONNECT is seeking Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for afternoon and evening cases. Opportunities are available between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Essex, Passaic, and Bergen Counties, with services provided in homes, clinics, and community settings.

Position Summary

The RBT provides direct ABA services under the ongoing supervision of a BCBA. The RBT implements individualized treatment plans, collects accurate data, promotes client safety, communicates professionally with caregivers and team members, and completes documentation in accordance with BACB standards, payer requirements, and CONNECT policies.

Position Purpose

Provide safe, ethical, and effective direct ABA treatment that improves client outcomes, maintains treatment integrity, and supports continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct one-to-one and group ABA services as assigned during afternoon and evening hours.

• Implement individualized skill acquisition programs, behavior reduction programs, and behavior intervention plans developed by the supervising BCBA.

• Use reinforcement and behavior analytic procedures as directed.

• Promote skill generalization across home, clinic, and community settings.

• Collect accurate, objective session data and maintain treatment integrity.

• Complete session notes and submit or convert sessions in the electronic medical record within required timelines.

• Report documentation errors promptly.

• Maintain documentation of supervision and contact requirements necessary to keep the RBT credential active and in good standing.

• Communicate significant clinical observations and concerns to the supervising BCBA.

• Communicate professionally with caregivers and team members.

• Maintain client dignity, confidentiality, and safety.

• Immediately report safety concerns, injuries, incidents, or suspected abuse or neglect.

• Participate in required supervision, competency assessments, and training.

• Prepare treatment materials and apply supervisory feedback.

• Follow organizational attendance, dress code, crisis response, and emergency procedures.

The RBT implements clinical procedures as designed by the supervising BCBA and does not independently modify treatment protocols. Clinical concerns and recommendations must be communicated to the supervising BCBA.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Availability for afternoon and evening cases between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• Ability to provide services in assigned home, clinic, or community settings within Essex, Passaic, or Bergen County.

• Successful completion of background screening.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities.

• CPR and First Aid certification.

• Current RBT certification in good standing.

Required Competencies

• Accurate ABA treatment implementation and data collection.

• Professional communication and teamwork.

• Organization, reliability, and time management.

• Commitment to confidentiality, client dignity, and safety.

Performance Expectations

Performance is evaluated based on treatment integrity, documentation accuracy and timeliness, session submission compliance, attendance and punctuality, supervision participation, professionalism with caregivers, and client safety.

Compliance Responsibilities

Maintain active RBT certification and comply with applicable BACB ethics requirements, HIPAA, mandatory reporting requirements, incident reporting procedures, safety protocols, documentation standards, and CONNECT policies.

Physical Requirements

The position requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, active engagement with clients, lifting up to 50 pounds when appropriate, and implementing approved safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Work Environment

Services are provided in home, clinic, and community settings throughout Essex, Passaic, and Bergen Counties, with active client interaction and potential exposure to challenging behaviors. Available cases are scheduled during afternoon and evening hours between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.