Registered Behavioral Technician/ RBT

Job description

**Offering a $1,000 sign on bonus for those with an active RBT certification**

What sets us apart from the rest?

We are a BHCOE (Behavioral Health Center of Excellence) accredited ABA facility headquarters based in Colorado Springs, who recently expanded services into Melbourne, FL. As a BHCOE accredited facility we hold a high level of standard for the services that we deliver to our Clients and Team Members. We are looking for RBT's who are able and willing to meet and exceed this standard. We offer paid training, company sponsored gym membership, competitive wage, accrued paid time off, paid holidays after 1 year (for full time staff), performance-based merit pay increases/reviews, career development, candidate program, company issued device and software, and ongoing supervision.

As a Registered Behavior Technician, you will provide intensive 1:1 instruction to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching tactics. Therapists teach communication, imitation, motor, self-regulation, and other skills from the child's service goals via ABA techniques while in-home, in-school, or in-community based setting.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Experience working 1:1 with children and/or in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
Ease working with children (between the ages of 2 to 21)
Must have a professional attitude
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication
Experience with data collection preferred
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills
Must be highly motivated and self-directed
Ability to work with highly aggressive clients who hit, bite, spit, yell/scream, and kick as well as other high magnitude aggression towards self, staff, and others
Any other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensure:

RBT certification required
CPR/BLS certification
Must have valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
Upon hire, ongoing training is provided as needed or as requested
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time (30 minutes or more)
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for a minimum of 30 minutes
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of working time
Must be able to sign off on requirements upon hire
Physical safety systems for aggressive behavior with clients of varying age

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour