The Behavior Agency is looking for a part-time Behavior Technician (BT) to provide ABA therapy in Lompoc. As a BT, you will be providing direct implementation of Natural Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), utilizing the principles of ABA, to individuals with autism and related disabilities, under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Each behavior technician will be part of a small clinic team led by a Case Supervisor and overseen by a BCBA.
The mission of The Behavior Agency is to provide high-quality, and individualized, ABA therapy, using Pivotal Response Teaching (PRT) and other evidence-based Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) to individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.
- The agency provides services Monday - Friday.
- This position would require to be available in the afternoon until 6:30pm, at least 3-times a week.
- Possible work locations outside Lompoc: Buellton and Los Alamos.
Pay is $23 - $26/hour, DOE.
- Training is paid at minimum wage and is approximately 30-40 hours total; is approximately two weeks in length.
- Benefits provided for full-time employees (minimum of 30 hours/week).
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct ABA therapy to individuals with autism or developmental disabilities in the home and/or community settings.
- Must be willing to work with clients that may engage in challenging behaviors in the form of hitting, throwing items, verbal threats, other forms of aggression, and/or attempting to escape from the area or building.
- Implement treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Collect and record data on client progress and behavior.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation and records.
- Attend all required initial and ongoing job trainings and team meetings.
- Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures and abide by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) code of ethics.
- Keep all scheduled appointments and attempt to schedule make-up sessions for canceled appointments. We are providing a medically necessary service, and our clients depend on us.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US and pass a background check.
- Must have at least 6 months of relevant experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Spanish-speaking preferred for bi-lingual or Spanish-speaking families (but not required).
- Must have successfully completed (with a B or higher) at least 2 post-high school courses in a related field (minimum of 6 credits). We can consider 3 credits if you are in progress with your second course and have earned at least a B in the first course. Acceptable courses include psychology, child development, behavioral health or behavioral analysis, sociology, education, human services.
- Must have reliable transportation with valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and registration.
- Must be willing to drive to multiple locations in a day.
- Must be able to lift 30-35 pounds, and maintain a variety of postures and positions for extended periods of time (i.e., sitting, kneeling, crawling, standing, walking, etc.).
- Must be available to complete all days of your training cohort. Failure to attend all training days will result in waiting until the next available cohort, and/or termination if work is no longer available.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with children?
- Do you have at least 6 months of experience working or interacting with individuals with special needs or disabilities?
- Are you available to work 3 days a week from 3:30pm - 6:30pm?
- Have you completed some post-secondary coursework (college, trade school, or certificate program)? Full degree not required.
- Are you willing to drive to Lompoc, Buellton, and/or surrounding areas?
Work Location: In person
