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The RBT Rise Program is a career pathway for those interested in working in ABA Therapy. This pathway allows interested

individuals with minimal experience to begin learning the skills and competencies to become a professional behavioral

therapist. Below is a general outline for what Behavior Technicians can expect from the program as they achieve their RBT

certification––Growing their skills, competencies, and knowledge along the way.

Development Objectives Development Objectives

Competencies

Duties

Competencies Competencies

Duties

Duties

Development Objectives Development Objectives

• Complete RBT training.

• Register/Pass RBT exam.

• Complete extended

training to support clients

at advanced levels.

• Strong communication

skills.

• Accepts constructive

feedback for further

development.

• Demonstrates advanced

clinical skills and

knowledge.

• Exhibits teamwork by

helping and assisting

coworkers.

• Consistently demonstrates

values of motivation, effort

and collaboration.

• Basic communication skills.

• Takes initiative to learn.

• Demonstrates required

clinical skills to perform

RBT role.

• Maintains professionalism

and respect among clients/

peers.

• Adheres to values of

motivation, effort and

collaboration.

• Supports clients with

more advanced levels of

need.

• Eligible to float within

schedule.

• Organizes and maintains

cleanliness of Center.

• Assists and supports

new hires, passing on

knowledge and skills.

• Supports clients with

needs that match BT/RBT

skill set

• Organizes and maintains

cleanliness of Center.

• Master all skills and

competencies in RBT/

RBT II.

• Advance knowledge and

skills competencies of

RBT.

• Add admin

responsibilities to expand

duties and Center

support.

• Exceptional

communication skills.

• Seeks out continuous

feedback and incorporates

it into personal

development planning.

• Demonstrates exceptional

clinical skills and

knowledge.

• Mentors new hires, passing

on knowledge and skills.

• Promotes culture and

teamwork among

coworkers; assist in

planning social activities/

events.

• Maintains a positive

influence and motivates

team.

• Models values of

motivation, effort, and

collaboration.

• Supports clients at all levels

of need.

• Serves as Floater as

needed.

• Assists with cleaning/

organizing.

• Serves as primary resource

to training and orienting

RBTs.

• Supports Lead RBT in

developing training

materials.

• Facilitates activities for

circle times/social skills

groups in collaboration

with BCBAs/SCSs.

• Up to 10% admin time (4-5

hours).

• Achieve expert

knowledge and skills/

competencies of the RBT

role.

• Partner with Center

Director to support

operations/admin

responsibilities.

• Be accountable to leading

the hiring, onboarding,

and training of RBTs.

• Exceptional

communication skills.

• Seeks out continuous

feedback and incorporates

it into personal

development planning.

• Demonstrates superior

clinical skills and

knowledge of RBT role.

• Mentors new hires, passing

on knowledge and skills.

• Champions culture

and teamwork among

coworkers; builds team

engagement and

retention.

• Leads as a positive

influence and role model

within Center.

• Creates enthusiasm and

motivates.

• Serves as voice of RBTs

(answering questions,

concerns and guidance).

• Models values of

motivation, effort, and

collaboration.

• Supports clients at all levels

of need.

• Serves as Floater as

needed.

• Leads all hiring,

onboarding and training

activities for RBTs.

• Coordinates RBT RISE

program.

• Leads activities for circle

times/social skills groups/

Learning Readiness

Program in collaboration

with BCBAs/SCSs.

• Up to 25% admin time (10-

12 hours).

Competencies

Duties

BT/RBT Senior RBT

RBT Experience: 12+ months

InBloom Experience: 6+ months

Lead RBT

RBT Experience: 24+ months

InBloom Experience: 12+ months

RBT II

RBT Experience: 6+ months