Registered Behavior Technician (CASSI)
Kennedy Krieger Institute · Baltimore, MD · 4 wk ago
Healthcare$40k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Registered Behavior Technician for the Achievements-ABA program at the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) will implement evidence-based treatment protocols under the direction of a licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Responsibilities
- Support children with skill development by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies/supports.
- Interact daily with children, providing intervention to support language, social, cognitive, adaptive, and self-regulatory development.
- Collect progress and treatment response data; organize the classroom; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication and training.
- Adhere to behavior intervention plans as developed by Behavior Analysts.
- Effectively implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.
- Affiliate in data management functions to include data collection and data entry.
- Affiliate in the development of therapeutic materials and activities.
- Work directly with the assigned child to support skill acquisition (i.e., language, social, academic and social-emotional), assist with daily living skills and medical needs (e.g., toileting, hygiene, meals, lifting/carrying students with physical disabilities), and support behavior management.
- Promote and support peer interactions, generalization of skills across settings, and work to foster child independence.
- Provide for basic care needs of children during groups.
- Clean, organize, and maintain the classroom.
- Support planning, preparation and staffing for supplemental programming.
- Complete medical, behavioral, and other in-service training as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- College equivalent coursework in Applied Behavior Science, Education, or related field preferred.
- Experience as a paraprofessional or related professional in an Early Intervention or other preschool-aged classroom, or with a preschool-aged special needs population desirable.
- Previous experience as a Registered Behavior Technician in a clinic-based ABA center is preferred.
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles
- Basic computer skills
Benefits
- None specified
Pay
USD $40,043.12/Yr.
Schedule
USD $66,204.53/Yr.