What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Therapist position at ABS Kids?
At ABS Kids, we are committed to empowering children with autism and their families through evidence-based methods. We find our purpose in the wow moments our clients experience each day, learning new skills and reaching new goals.
We seek a dedicated Behavior Technician to join our team. As a Behavior Technician, you will teach kids while playing, following a treatment plan specific to that child. You will observe, play, and collect data to write a progress note, helping kids learn essential life skills such as motor skills, social skills, emotional skills, and more.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with kids (i.e., camp counselor, daycare, nanny, school setting, ABA, etc.) and possess lots of energy, playfulness, creativity, and the ability to think on their feet. They will be dependable, able to constantly get up and down off the floor, move quickly, and tech-savvy, comfortable learning our data collection software and using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
We offer a competitive salary of $18.50 - $21.00 / hour, increase for RBT certification, paid drive time/mileage reimbursement, 401(k) plus company match, paid time off earned for every hour worked, and paid training. We also support our employees with a LAUNCH career path, referral bonus program, free continuing education opportunities, free CPR and safety training, employee assistance program including free financial advice, free counseling support, mental health resources, virtual office connection to hundreds of colleagues nationwide, and fun local events with colleagues in your area.
What You Will Do:
- Teach kids while playing, and following a treatment plan specific to that child
- Observe, play, and collect data so you can write a progress note
- Help kids learn essential life skills such as motor skills, social skills, emotional skills, and more
- Work on goals with child that help shape challenging behaviors into communication skills
Salary : $19 - $21