Behavior Technician

About This Role

Implement one-on-one behavioral goals with children with Autism, utilizing teaching procedures rooted in science and creating engaging learning environments. Provide feedback and collect data to support client programs.

Responsibilities

• Work one on one with kids to implement goals that are written and overseen by a Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
• Help a child acquire new skills utilizing teaching procedures rooted by science
• Create learning environments that are exciting, fun, and motivating
• Provide feedback as it relates to the program established for each client
• Collect data as it relates to the program established for each client
• Commute to and from client homes and/or clinics within 30 minutes in each direction to provide services
• Assist clients with toilet training/needs
• React quickly and respond to sudden movements of the client
• Walk and stand 75% of the work day
• Bend, kneel, squat, crawl and sit on the floor throughout the work day or for an extended period of time

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children
• High School diploma
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Availability to work a part-time, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-7pm
• Willingness to commute to and from client homes and or clinics within 30 mins in each direction
• Motivation and commitment to become a Registered Behavior Technician within 90 days of employment
• Ability and willingness to assist clients with toilet training/needs
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Positive, open, and objective attitude towards others
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to react quickly and to respond to sudden movements of the client
• Ability to walk and stand 75% of the work day
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, crawl and sit on the floor throughout the work day or for an extended period of time
• Ability to quickly move short distances (up to 100 ft) to engage with clients

Qualifications

• High School diploma; College degree preferred
• Previous experience working with children. Experience with autism or other intellectual disabilities strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with autism or other intellectual disabilities
• College degree

Benefits