Training

A RBT is a paraprofessional who implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). At Itsy Bitsy Therapy, all staff working directly with clients must gain (and maintain) their RBT license within the first 45 days of employment.

Itsy Bitsy Therapy provides both the 40 Hour Training and the Competency Assessment along with continued supervision and documentation for recertification to all BTs/RBTs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing goals within the treatment plan which were designed by the BCBA

• Providing direct support by working 1:1 with the clients to teach skills communication, social, play, adaptive and behavioral skills

• Collecting data on program implementation

• Working under close supervision and guidance of a BCBA

 Requirements:

• 18+ years of age

• Active, high-energy physical capabilities including the stamina to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 70 pounds

• Have a high school diploma (or equivalent)

• Completed or be enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor’s degree

• Pass a criminal background and abuse registry check

• Complete a 40-hour training program which is approved by the BACB

• Pass a competency assessment completed by a qualified professional

• Apply and pass the BACB RBT exam 

The Lead RBT role allows for graduate students to start gaining further knowledge about ABA procedures while providing indirect experiences such as creating program stimuli, analyzing and making modifications to programs, learning to use multiple curriculums and working with a wider variety of clients, all under the direct supervision of a BCBA. 

*please note that individuals applying to this program from outside the Itsy Bitsy Therapy organization may have further requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• General management of all clients under the BCBAs caseload

• Making minor program modifications

• Stimuli creation

• Leading basic staff/RBT training on topics such as pairing, data collection or mand training

• Helping BCBAs collect data during assessments

Requirements:

• Must be an RBT in good standing along with being able to implement ABA principals with 80-90% fidelity

• Meet all criterias of the RBT role

• 1+ semester of BACB graduate coursework completed

• Employeed at Itsy Bitsy Therapy for atleast 6 months

• Preferred: completed minimum of 25% of Restricted clinical hours

The Behavior Analyst Trainee (B.A.T) role is designed for graduate students to gain restricted and unrestricted clinical hours under a BCBA in order to prepare them for their upcoming role. Individuals within this role are recommended to commit with Itsy Bitsy Therapy for a minimum of 1 year in order to learn the clinical skills needed with fidelity.

*please note that individuals applying to this program from outside the Itsy Bitsy Therapy organization may have further requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Help with management of all clients under the BCBAs caseload

• Ensure that Leads and RBTs are completing all assigned tasks/implementing programs with fidelity

• Analyzing and making program modifications as needed

• Helping lead staff, RBT and caregiver training sessions

• Conducting intake assessments and re-assessments

• Developing treatment plans and behavior intervention plans 

Requirements:

• Must be an RBT in good standing along with being able to implement ABA principals with 80-90% fidelity

• Meet all criterias of the RBT role

• Preferred: worked as Lead RBT for a minimum of 6 months

• 2+ semesters of graduate coursework completed

• Employeed at Itsy Bitsy Therapy for atleast 6 months

• Preferred: completed 50% of Restricted and 25% of Unrestricted clinical hours