Behavior Technician

Overview

Description Do you love working with children? Have you ever been drawn to kids with challenges or disabilities? How about work that doesn’t feel like work, but fills your bucket and brings you purpose?

Working as a Behavior Technician with children with Autism will provide all of this and more.

• Work one-on-one with children to implement ABA-based intervention plans.
• Prepare for each session by setting up materials, reviewing previous notes and graphs, and familiarizing themselves with the treatment program, schedule, and goals prior to each client’s session.
• Conduct teaching and intervention according to training and client-specific intervention plans.
• Complete the session by updating parents/caregivers and writing a timely session note.
• Consistently implement treatment plans with fidelity (under BCBA direction) across domains such as toilet training, communication, social, and adaptive living skills.
• Collect and maintain accurate session data and clinical notes using data collection software.
• Communicate appropriately with colleagues and families; provide progress updates to parents/caregivers and report learner progress to the BCBA.
• Review and implement supervision recommendations; participate in ongoing training, evaluations, and team meetings.
• Adhere to BACB Ethical Code, HIPAA regulations, and company policies; maintain attendance and reliability for consistent client care.
• Attend to essential care needs of children during sessions, including toileting and diaper changes, wiping noses, cleaning spills, supporting meals and snacks, and ensuring safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Track supervision hours and renew the RBT certification as required by the BACB.

• RBT Certification:
  Must have current/active RBT certification or be willing to obtain it; commitment to maintain active RBT certification is required.
• Education & Experience:
  
  Minimum:
  High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred: relevant college degree and coursework; preferred: experience with children and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Scheduling, Travel, & Work Locations:
  Reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance; ability to work in clients’ homes, community locations, and treatment centers; availability to work at least 12 hours per week with some flexibility.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Mobility to navigate stairs and move throughout facilities; active movement; ability to engage with children at their level; ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly (up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 75 pounds rarely); tolerance of exposure to bodily fluids and common classroom/household substances; ability to work in loud, stimulating environments; ability to use technology for schedules, data, and notes;
  
  hearing and vision to perform duties.

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Compensation/Pay:
  Starting Pay: $14–$16 per hour;
  Certified Pay: $18–$25 per hour after RBT certification.
• Schedule:
  
  Day shift (9-3pm);
  After school (3-7pm);
  Monday to Friday
• Work Location:
  
  Client’s homes, community locations, and treatment center
• Benefits:
  Paid time off for all staff; reimbursements for travel costs (if applicable);
  Monday to Friday work;
  Flexible schedule;
  Insurance options available for full-time employees.