RBT Rise Program
RBT Career Path
RBTs are the backbone of Helping Hands Family, because you ensure quality treatment is provided to our clients. With every therapy session, you positively impact a child and their family, helping us accomplish our mission to “make autism services personal“.
Knowing the importance of our RBTs, we created the RBT Rise Program for our current full-time RBTs! We want to support you throughout your career at HHF through a built-in clinical support system and this RBT development program, which offers ample career advancement opportunities during your time at HHF.
Benefits of the RBT Rise Program
Level-Based Advancement
The RBT Rise program has 3 levels that you are eligible to advance to once you meet all level qualifications and complete the required application. Advancement to a new level in the program may offer increased leadership experience, additional education, and pay increases.
Career Development Opportunities
Level advancement adds job responsibilities that offer experience in the behavior science field. Also, each level provides increased responsibility for developing your leadership ability.
Increased Compensation
A pay increase is included at each level advancement, ensuring that you are compensated for your success and progress!
Rise Program Levels
Click the buttons below for more information on each RBT Rise Program level!
Level 1 RBT
Eligibility
- RBT Exam Pass Day
Required Skills
- Pass Initial RBT Competency Assessment
- Pass RBT Exam
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients.
- Meet with BCBA periodically to review patient’s care progress.
Level 2 RBT
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Behavior Skills Training
- PEAK for RBT’s
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients.
- Meet with BCBA periodically to review patient’s care progress.
- Guide new behavior therapists through their shadowing stage.
Eligibility
- 6 months certified as an RBT
General Requirements
- Score 80% on RBT Quarterly Assessment
- Meet Good Standing requirements
Required Competencies
- Level 2 RBT Competency Assessment
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Behavior Skills Training
- PEAK for RBT’s
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients.
- Meet with BCBA periodically to review patient’s care progress.
- Guide new behavior therapists through their shadowing stage.
Eligibility
- 6 months certified as an RBT
General Requirements
- Score 80% on RBT Quarterly Assessment
- Meet Good Standing requirements
Required Competencies
- Level 2 RBT Competency Assessment
Level 3 RBT
Eligibility
- 9 months as a Level 2 RBT
General Requirements
- Score 85% on RBT Quarterly Assessment
- Meet Good Standing requirements
Rquired Competencies
- Level 3 RBT Competency Assessment
- Level 2 RBT Competency Assessment (if not previously met)
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Feeding in ABA
- Toilet Training in ABA
- Skills Based Treatment (SBT)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients.
- Meet with BCBA periodically to review patient’s care progress.
- Guide new behavior therapists through their shadowing stage.
- Coach new hires during shadowing and BST.
- Mentor new hires.
Eligibility
- 9 months as a Level 2 RBT
General Requirements
- Score 85% on RBT Quarterly Assessment
- Meet Good Standing requirements
Required Competencies
- Level 3 RBT Competency Assessment
- Level 2 RBT Competency Assessment (if not previously met)
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Feeding in ABA
- Toilet Training in ABA
- Skills Based Treatment (SBT)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients.
- Meet with BCBA periodically to review patient’s care progress.
- Guide new behavior therapists through their shadowing stage.
- Coach new hires during shadowing and BST.
- Mentor new hires.
Eligibility
- 2 Years of employment
General Requirements
- Score 90% on RBT Quarterly Assessment
- Meet Good Standing requirements
Required Competencies
- Lead RBT Competency Assessment
- Level 3 RBT Competency Assessment (if not previously met)
- Level 2 RBT Competency Assessment (if not previously met)
Continuing Education Opportunities
- BCaBA
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients.
- Meet with BCBA periodically to review patient’s care progress.
- Guide new behavior therapists through their shadowing stage.
- Coach new hires during shadowing and BST.
- Mentor new hires.
- Implement training materials developed by the HHF training team or CD.
