Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Technician is a paraprofessional who practices under the supervision of a BCBA or experienced therapists. A Technician works with clients primarily diagnosed with developmental impairments in the home and community settings, where they work on skills identified by the team (i.e., school, family, Cater 2 Kids ABA, SLP, OT, etc.).
- At least eighteen (18) years of age
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and has reliable means of transportation
- Pass criminal background check (CORI)
- Completes in person interview
- Strong communication skills (ability to listen, and strong verbal communication)
- Demonstrates patience, and is able to remain neutral/ calm in crisis situations
- Able to work in a team environment, working toward same goal
- Motivated to develop professionally and learn more, is goal-driven, and has a positive attitude
- Enjoys working with people, particularly children, adolescents, and teens/ young adults Medical/ Physical
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- The position requires the therapist to be both physically ambulatory and active.
- Able to transition quickly, and without effort from floor play, to walking/ moving with clients.
- Able to run with client for short distance/ short period of time
- Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds when necessary while working with client
- Can perform the following motions without assistance (environment permitting): push, bend, stoop, crawl, walk, reach, lift, climb stairs, and run.
- Provide varying degrees of instruction tailored to the needs of the client
- Applying principles of ABA throughout instruction/ teaching
- Implements teaching strategies including but not limited to: Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Task Analysis (TA), Incidental Teaching (IT), and Behavior Skills Training (BST)
- Maintain client confidentiality and respond professionally to clients, families, and members of the community
- At times assisting with daily living skills which may include, but are not limited to showering, toileting/ bathroom hygiene routines, personal maintenance, meal-preparation, etc.
- Clinical and Administrative tasks, including but not limited to data collection and summary, completing session notes/ other forms of documentation, working from a client specific binder, and preparing materials/ stimuli
- Communicates using email and completes assigned trainings and other tasks in a timely manner
- Effectively respond to and manage crisis situations which may include client physical aggression
- Working within client’s homes (structure of session specific to each client); and at times in the community depending on the needs of the client/ or the specifics of the case
- Attends all required team meetings and trainings when applicable
- Undergo mandatory 40 hour ABA training
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
