About this position
Behavior Technician -- Rome, GA
Description: Behavior therapists provide direct therapy for a specified caseload of clients and will work closely with the client's team members including, fellow therapists, BCBAs and parents.
Essential Function: A behavior therapist's essential function is to provide quality ABA therapy and services to clients in the home, clinic, school or community settings.
Responsibilities:
Behavior Technician
Description: Behavior therapists provide direct therapy for a specified caseload of clients and will work closely with the client's team members including, fellow therapists, BCBAs and parents.
Essential Function: A behavior therapist's essential function is to provide quality ABA therapy and services to clients in the home, clinic, school or community settings.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children with autism or related disorders
- Work under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in conjunction with an expert team.
- Ensure that programs written and approved by BCBA are carried out with fidelity.
- Notify BCBA of the need to update or change teaching procedures based on student progress.
- Brainstorm potential ways to improve behavior plans or solutions to challenges.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Provide feedback as requested by supervising BCBA and at team meetings.
- Participate in community outings with clients
- Assist in the creation of program plans and materials.
Job Requirements:
- High school or equivalent AND be at least 18 years of age.
- Current RBT certification OR willingness to obtain RBT certification within 30 days of hire.
- Successful candidates must be prepared to complete the 90-minute timed RBT exam, which consists of 85 questions, including multiple-choice and situational questions. This exam is administered on a computer at a testing center and is essential for demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge required for the role.
- Physical ability to play with clients in the gym, bending down, squatting, etc.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to interact with a variety of children on the autism spectrum at different functioning levels
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner and hold themselves to high rigorous standards
- Be welcoming and helpful to all clients, parents and staff, at all times
- Have strong work ethic with the ability to meet scheduling commitments
- Volunteer in community events in which CABS participates at least 2-3 times per year
- Abe to work flexible hours in the clinic and/or in a client's home.
- Other duties as assigned
Other:
- Must be able to submit High School Transcripts or College Diploma on or before hire date
- Must pass a thorough background check
- Must have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance
NOTE: This job description is not intended to detail all aspects of this position, but rather to summarize it for you and may be updated at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that this is an entry level position that ranges between $18-$20 based on location, skill level, and experience?
Work Location: In person
Salary Information
$18 - $24