The Behavior Agency is looking for a part-time Behavior Technician (BT) to provide ABA therapy in Atascadero, CA, M-T 3-6pm, and Fridays 3-5:30pm (14.5 hours/week). 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. Schedule is currently M-Th 3-6pm, Fridays 3-5:30pm (14.5 hours/week) Full time positions may become available at a later time, depending on client referrals. Pay is $23
Training is paid at minimum wage and is approximately 30-40 hours total. 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 have at least 6 months of relevant experience working with individuals with disabilities (
- your resume must reflect this experience) 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 legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Referral program Tuition reimbursement 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? Have you completed some post-secondary coursework (college, trade school, or certificate program)? Full degree not required. Are you available M-Th, 3pm-6pm, and Fridays 3-5:30pm (14.5 hours/week)?
Language:
English and Spanish (bilingual) (Required)
Work Location:
In person