Behavior Technician *PAID TRAINING AND RBT CERTIFICATION

About the role

The Behavior Technician Position (referred to as "Instructors" at FirstSteps) is a rewarding opportunity to teach children diagnosed with autism meaningful skills such as communication, socialization, self-care, and school readiness. You will work closely with teachers, parents, FirstSteps Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and other behavioral health/mental health specialists.

Responsibilities

• Teach children diagnosed with autism meaningful skills including communication, socialization, self-care, and school readiness
• Experience firsthand a child’s first words, first friend, first shoe tie, and much more
• Work closely with and learn from teachers, parents, FirstSteps BCBAs, and behavioral health/mental health specialists
• Become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with all initial credentialing fees paid by FirstSteps in conjunction with our paid training program

Requirements

• Show up with enthusiasm and dedication, knowing that your work is creating more life-long opportunities for our kids diagnosed with autism
• Believe that our children (and all children) are wonderfully unique and capable of communicating what is important to them and achieving their goals
• Have some "kid" experience: demonstrate an interest in child development and commitment to the care and well-being of all children
• Completed education: college enrollment or degree strongly preferred; high school graduation and experience in psychology, behavioral health, child development, or a mental health field may also be considered
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance

Qualifications

• Graduate students in ABA may apply as Behavior Technicians and be eligible to receive clinical training and supervision hours toward BACB requirements, based on performance, role alignment, availability, and program needs.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques

Benefits

• Exceptional training, on-going support, & career development opportunities
• Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Access to discounted dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid time-off (PTO) & anniversary PTO awards
• Compensation for drive time, mileage, and data usage
• Tuition discounts with our partner universities offering Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degree programs
• Employment Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
• Fun, team approach and work atmosphere

Pay

New team members receive a starting clinical wage of $23+ per hour depending on experience and are eligible for multiple wage increases throughout the year.

Schedule

Details on schedule can be provided upon request.

Behavior Technician Wage Info

• Starting clinical wage of $23+ per hour depending on experience
• Multiple wage increases throughout the year

Benefits

• Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Access to discounted dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid time-off (PTO) & anniversary PTO awards
• Compensation for drive time, mileage, and data usage
• Tuition discounts with our partner universities offering Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degree programs
• Employment Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
• Fun, team approach and work atmosphere