Behavior Technician; BT​/RBT- Center

Tiny steps bring big results at Little Leaves Behavioral Services for children, families, and team members alike. Our passionate clinicians and technicians work one-on-one with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 1 to 6 to prepare them to thrive in school and life. This is a journey of impact and meaning. Achieve positive outcomes, pursue meaningful development, and realize purposeful balance as part of our team.

Small steps, big effects ... start with you:
What you can expect to do.

See how small steps bring big results for children, families, and team members alike. Work one-on-one with young children with autism to deliver individualized treatment designed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. As a critical member of the child’s therapy team, you will facilitate learning and playing in groups, collect data, and implement feedback from supervisors.

The Behavior Technician (BT) provides 1:1 treatment to assigned clients, between 18 months and six years old, based on evidenced-based practices (i.e., Applied Behavior Analysis; ABA). The BT will deliver individualized therapy hours based on the plans and protocols developed by the Supervising Behavior Analyst and collect data on the client’s progress. The BT must be able to work cooperatively with team members and maintain open and positive communication with families, co-workers, supervisor(s), and other stakeholders.

The BT must demonstrate the computer and technical skills necessary to use an electronic data collection system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Treatment (client face-to-face hours, 25 – 35 hours/ week):

Documentation and Administrative Tasks:

Informs supervisor immediately of any important concerns pertaining to families’ or schools’ services. Cooperates with special requests made by supervisor(s).

Professionalism and Ethics

Confidentiality, Rights, and Dignity:
Preserves the rights of each client and family, while maintaining professional boundaries with clients, families, and/or school staff.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma is required; completion of associate degree/bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, special education, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to earning a Registered Behavior Technician credential within 60 - 90 days of hire.
• Experience working with children with special needs, e.g., autism or developmental delays.
• Ability to follow instructional guidance and to follow ABA programs.
• Ability to interact well with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a therapy team member.
• Ability to work well independently and seek assistance when needed.
• Possess strong attention to detail for data collection.
• Organized, flexible and willing to take constructive feedback and apply it to improve the quality of programming and one’s own professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Able to maintain client confidentiality.
• Technologically adept.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull children up to 40 pounds, and able to complete the physical demands of the job.
• May be subject to physical aggression with clients, which may include biting, kicking, punching, pinching.

USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.