Behavior Technician

Job Posting
A. Rose Pediatric Therapy Center is in search of dedicated Behavior Technicians/ABA
Therapists to join our motivated and growing team!

A. Rose Pediatric Therapy Center is dedicated to creating an environment where children can acquire new skills while letting their unique interests guide their learning and make it fun! Our open-concept center is intended to emulate a preschool classroom to provide children with frequent opportunities for peer interaction, play expansion, developing communication skills, and a variety of socially significant skills needed for success in their home, school, and community. Using evidence-based teaching strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis, our approach is focused on embedding learning opportunities into a variety of activities that keep children engaged and excited to learn new things!

Work alongside a small but growing team and play a pivotal role in shaping our company's culture!
We're looking for passionate individuals who want to make a significant impact and be part of a team that's building something exciting and new!

Job Description:

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as full-time, center-based
Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapists. In this role, you will use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based therapy approaches designed to help children develop the skills they need to become more independent across areas of development including functional communication skills, social skills, cognitive skills, self-help skills, and behavior management. Behavior Technicians will follow the teaching procedures outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to teach and collect data on socially significant skills to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) and other developmental or language delays.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 1:1 therapy with clients under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

(BCBA)

• Utilize therapy techniques consistent with Applied Behavior Analysis by following the protocols outlined in the skill acquisition programming and behavior intervention plan for each client.

• Collect and record objective data
• Maintain accurate, complete progress notes and other written records in accordance with program policies
• Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, and caregivers regarding client progress
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment
• Maintain client safety and confidentiality
• Provide crisis intervention as needed

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Work as a team to share responsibilities and duties, including assisting in general administrative duties when not with clients as directed

Requirements:

Basic & Physical Requirements for a Behavior Technician:

• Be able to lift and carry objects and/or clients up to 30 pounds.
• Be able to engage in behaviors needed to maintain a safe distance from clients throughout therapy sessions, including walking or running.
• Be able to demonstrate a readiness and capability to employ quick body movements as specified in the Behavior Intervention Plan while interacting with children exhibiting challenging behavior.

• Be able to take on and sustain various positions appropriate for interacting with young children for extended periods of time including sitting, standing, bending, crouching, and kneeling.

• Be able to engage in play and teaching activities on the floor or utilizing child-sized furniture for prolonged periods.

• Be able to attend to basic needs of clients including diapering/toileting, dressing, and feeding.

• Collect data and document sessions utilizing a tablet or other electronic devices provided by the organization.

• Read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

• Be able to assemble, clean, and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
• Be able to administer medication to clients.

Experience:

• Required
• None! Training will be provided on site.

• Preferred
• Experience working with children ages 2-10 in a 1:1, classroom, or day care environment
• Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required (Associates or Bachelors preferred)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is preferred but not required
• Have previous experience working with children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: spoken and written.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Effective time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Successfully pass a background check

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fall River, MA 02720 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22