Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

About the role

Join our team at Bierman Autism Centers as a Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist and unleash your superpowers to change the world of autism therapy!

Get ready to use your powers for good! As a superhero, you'll provide life-changing ABA therapy to children aged 2-12 with autism or other developmental and language delays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 therapy with clients (your future BFFs!)
• Follow prescribed skill acquisition and behavior support plans
• Collect and record data, and write therapy notes for each session
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding the client’s progress (with guidance from the BCBA)
• Absorb and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time
• Walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
• Sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection and session documentation
• Maintain and acquire functional and technical knowledge by attending required trainings
• Follow the guidelines set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Work towards becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), if not one already
• Foster a positive working environment, maintaining good vibes!

Requirements

• Basic & Essential Functions: Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds; Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior; Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time; Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times; Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time; Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing; Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection and session documentation; Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means; Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems; Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor; Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture; Must be able to administer medication to clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team and clients.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism.

Skills

• Experience working with children ages 2-12 in a classroom, day care, 1:1 setting, or instructional childcare setting.
• Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; Educational or Allied Health.

Benefits

• 22 PTO days (13 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays)
• 401k with match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HSAs
• FSAs

Pay

$19-$25 per hour

Schedule

Guaranteed 40 hour work weeks: Enjoy steady Monday to Friday hours from 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, right at our center. No travel needed!