Do you want to be part of a high energy team? Do you want to work for a privately owned company? Is it important to feel like your opinion matters? Come join us at Higher Ground ABA!! We are currently seeking high energy, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and behavior technicians (BT) for clinic, school, and community-based ABA therapy. Registered behavior technicians (RBT) work directly with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to assist in meeting treatment goals developed by a behavior analyst and the child's family. RBT's are responsible for implementing interventions, participating in ongoing training, collecting data on target behaviors and skills in progress and working with other team members on group related skills. RBT's work in collaboration with behavior analysts to provide feedback on the effectiveness of treatment protocols and potential barriers to the success of each child. Based on the current model, RBT's would be working with children and their families at our clinic with the opportunity to work in home or in community settings.

Required education/experience:

RBT certification preferred but not required; will provide in-house training At least 24 college credit hours are preferred, but not required Clear background check and consent to random drug screening as required by payors. Energetic personality and ability to stay active throughout the workday Enjoys working with children; able to work as part of a team Maintain professionalism with clients, co-workers and families

Preferred:

At least 1 year experience interacting with children diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Compensation:

Full time and some Part-Time positions available. $16.00 starting hourly rate for non-RBT candidates $17 starting hourly rate for RBT candidates/behavior techs who gain RBT certification with Higher Ground. $18 hourly rate for RBT after 30 days of employment/after becoming RBT certified Already an RBT? Start at $18 per hour for 0-6 months experience, $19 for 6-12 months experience, $20 for 12 months experience, $20+ for over 18 months! Performance evaluations every 12 months, or can be requested up to 6 times per year for potential wage increase/bonuses. Earn up to $20 per hour in 1 year!!! $13 per hour for any administrative time and training 50% of medical insurance benefit (Anthem commercial policy) covered after 30 days or $0.50/hr pay difference if declining health coverage. Vision and dental insurance offered after 30 days of employment

PTO:

Starting at 2% of hours worked accrued per pay period with the ability to vest up to 120 hours of PTO, based on length of employment and performance.

STO:

1.92% of hours worked accrued per pay period, capped at 40 hours and is not vested 401(k) retirement account with 3% employer contribution match after 90 days of employment Interested in furthering your education? Access tuition discounts for both undergraduate and graduate programs as a Higher Ground employee with up to 20% off tuition at Purdue University and University of Cincinnati! Immediate family members may qualify too! Earn up to $900 per year with our performance based incentive program!! Mileage reimbursement stipend for travel (if applicable) Must have reliable transportation to commute to our Louisville clinic For more information on RBT certification, go to https://www.bacb.com/rbt/ Must have a passion for working with children with disabilities, willingness to learn and adapt, be a team player, working alongside families and being professional. Families are trusting us to provide a high quality and professional service to them and their children which makes all of these so important!! Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): If seeking a part-time schedule, are you already an RBT, and what hours are you looking for? What makes you interested in this position? What qualities do you have that will make you a good fit for this position? On a scale from 1-5 (1=little/no knowledge; 5=lots of knowledge/current RBT), how much do you know about ABA therapy and the role of a RBT? What are you looking for in a future position? How would you describe your personality?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working with individuals with autism: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RBT Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person