Behavior Technician

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavior Technician to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with individuals with developmental disabilities, providing support and implementing behavioral therapy strategies to enhance their quality of life. Your contributions will play a vital role in fostering positive behavioral changes and promoting independence among clients.

Why Work at This Company?

Our goal is to celebrate each child and support their individual gifts, while helping them develop tools that will serve them all throughout their life. Ascent Behavior Therapy Center combines scientific behavior research with trauma-informed interventions, compassionate care, and parental concerns and goals to ensure that each child receives personalized, effective, and client-focused therapy. We also believe in applying behavior science at the company level, and we utilize evidence-based research and leadership development techniques to create an unmatched work culture. At Ascent Behavior Therapy Center, we believe in supporting all of our teammates and ensuring that we not only deliver clinical excellence, but also ensure a positive work environment with opportunities for growth!

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training! Compensation for training: $15-$19 / hour
• Pay after training completion: $16.00-$25 / hour
• Promotional and raise opportunities every 6 months
• Paid time off! 15 paid holidays, 10 days PTO!
• Paid administrative time
• Medical health care covered by employer, add-on options for vision insurance, dental insurance, and short-term disability options
• 401K, 401K matching​​​​​​
• A supportive work environment that values work-life balance and employee culture
• Opportunities for continuing education and growth within the company!
• Opportunities to lead and impact company culture initiatives and advise on company procedures
• Monthly teammate reinforcers, DoorDash DashPass subscription, quarterly team bonding engagements, annual holiday parties, team meetings and happy hours!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass background check
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and organization skills, problem-solving skills
• A passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families!
• An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture
• Commitment to show up everyday, which includes reliable transportation
• Knowledge of special education practices and behavioral therapy techniques is highly desirable.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering trauma-informed ABA-based interventions and services in-clinic as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in center-based setting
• Maintain meticulous treatment records and ensure all necessary documentation is completed promptly
• Collect and record data on client progress and behavior using individualized treatment plans and company software
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols
• Interact with clients, families, and teammates in an ethical, compassionate, and understanding manner
• Open to and excited for learning and collaborating with others
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
• Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients
• Understand and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans under the supervision of team BCBA
• Helping our kids to reach their full potential and shaping the minds of clients in early childhood (ages 18 months to 9 years old)
• Collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to living our core values
• Creating a safe and enjoyable environment for children
• Lifting and Mobility: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, ensuring the safety and comfort of children under your care
• Performing actions for engaging with children, such as squatting down to children's eye level to facilitate positive interactions and build connections
• Maintaining the therapy space: bending over to pick up toys and ensuring the play spaces are tidy, organized, and conducive to a stimulating and enjoyable experience for the children
• Keeping up with the energy and enthusiasm of the kiddos, actively engaging in play, and fostering a joyful atmosphere
• Being a team player and uplifting others around you. Helping teammates throughout the day and supporting clients, families, and teammates

Work Environment & Professionalism

• Collaborate with teammates, related service providers, and caregivers
• Create and maintain an inclusive and positive work culture that models enthusiasm, collaboration, and rapport between teammates
• Must exercise utmost diplomacy and tact to provide excellent services for patients and caregivers, practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with Clinic policies and HIPAA requirements
• Uses leadership development principles and techniques to deal with teammates, caregivers, related service providers, and clients calmly and pleasantly
• Work together with teammates to deliver clinical excellence and contribute to shaping an unmatched work culture

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by applying your skills as a Behavior Technician!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19