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Job Summary:
A Behavior Technician (BT) supports and implements treatment plans created by a board-certified behavior analyst for children with autism. This includes working to reduce challenging behaviors while simultaneously working on the acquisition of other skills through 1:1 ABA therapy and/or group teaching in the clinic or community settings.
Pay Range $16.00- $18.00 per hour
Quarterly bonus of additional $1.00 per hour for meeting target!
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures child's physical safety and treats learners with dignity and respect
- Provide 1:1 ABA and group ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in designated therapy rooms and shared classroom environments
- Use applied behavior analysis strategies and protocols as outlined by BCBA supervisors to teach a variety of skill types such as socialization, communication, play and self-help
- Follow written protocols to support learners when they are engaging in challenging behaviors
- Collect accurate data throughout ABA sessions as instructed by BCBA supervisors
- Take direction and apply feedback from BCBA supervisor
- Work collaboratively with BCBA supervisors and interdisciplinary team to provide information on learner behavior, preferences, and skills
- Complete accurate Session Notes for each session and submit as directed
- Promote positive organization culture
- Recognize issues and questions to bring to the BCBA supervisor's attention
- Help with preparation and organization of materials and supplies for learner sessions and programs
- Help with cleaning learner materials, therapy rooms, and shared clinic spaces following sessions
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, debriefings, trainings, and workshops, which may occur outside of normal work hours
- May serve as school/community 1:1 behavior technician and travel to learner's school or community peer group
- Be available to work and be scheduled during the hours of 8am - 6pm
- Adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Aces for Autism
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Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity
- Must be able to lift small children
- Must be able to teach and assist with toileting skills
- Must be able to perform the following gross motor activities easily:
- Climbing (e.g. upon playground equipment)
- Bending over (e.g. to assist child with writing)
- Squatting (e.g. to assist child putting on shoes)
- Running (e.g. running through a sprinkler with a child)
- Carrying (e.g. teaching materials, toys, art supplies)
- Must be able to perform the following fine motor activities easily:
- Manipulation of teaching materials
- Assisting in children’s art projects (e.g. cutting, gluing)
- Writing data
- Typing on keyboard
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills):
- College degree preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician credential or NC teaching license preferred
- Pass a criminal background check
- Computer skills including strong Word skills and basic Excel skills, including graphing
- Positive energy and great communication skills
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