Center-Based Behavior Technician

The role

Registered Behavior Technicians provide ABA therapy to children on the Autism Spectrum. They follow Behavior Intervention Plans to increase developmental skills like language, social, and school readiness behaviors.

What you will do

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing intensive teaching and natural environment training.
• Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time and following established procedures.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures and report critical incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Assist BCBA/BC in preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition.

Required qualifications

• Hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or be willing to complete a 40 hour training course and sit for their RBT exam within 45 days of employment.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma of GED is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and in some cases, proof of driver’s license and valid car insurance.
• Need to be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification along with a TB test if you had not had one in the past year.
• Must be able to physically perform this job, including getting down on the floor and standing up many times, lifting up to 50lbs and the ability to run/move quickly if required.
• Need to be very reliable and able to show up for each scheduled therapy appointment.
• Must always be professional in terms of both presentation and conduct.
• Need to have patience to help keep our clients on task.
• Able to maintain emotional control even if a client’s acting out physically or verbally.
• A positive attitude and drive to help a child acquire new skills is a must.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to do repetitive things in a precise manner.

Nice to have

• Experience working as a: Behavioral Technician
• Working in some capacity with children with autism or other learning disabilities
• Teacher’s Aid
• Tutor
• CNA
• Caregiver or Home Health Aide

Benefits

• Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub
• Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan with benefits around mental health and counseling
• Early wage access to employees through Rain - Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child

Before you apply

• If extended an offer, must be willing to participate in the company’s background check process.

About the company

Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for exceptional Behavior Technicians.