ABA Behavior Technician - Center Based at Great Strides Behavioral Consulting Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $18-22Do you have experience working with young children but have been looking for a way to expand your own skills and rekindle your love for working in the classroom? We have the position for you! This position would provide personal growth and the opportunity to have a significant and lasting impact on a child/family's life.We are currently seeking part-time and full-time Behavior Technicians (BT's) for new openings within our organization. We are looking for individuals with apassion for teaching young childrenand who are willing to complete the necessary training to become RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certified. If you've ever wondered how you can expand your skills beyond your current role, this is your opportunity! We will support and mentor you through training. We have both full- time and part-time positions available. This position works directly with children in a preschool or home setting carrying out ABA (applied behavior analysis) programming under the supervision of a BCBA.Great Strides is one of the original providers of ABA services in the St Louis area and we are still BCBA owned and operated! Our focus is providing premier quality ABA services that are tailored to the needs and learning style of each child we serve. At Great Strides we utilize a natural environment teaching approach and believe that children learn best through play. Staffing ratios are 1:1 but therapy is conducted at the individual and small group level in our clinic setting. We are seeking individuals who love working with children, who are enthusiastic, focused, and driven to learn.Clinic Schedule: **Must be available for full listed session timeAM Session: 8:30-12pmPM Session: 12-3:30pmTuesday-Thursday we offer evening sessions from 4-6pmWe do not work weekendsResponsibilities and DutiesApplies behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clientsFollow a structured curriculum to teach language, play, social, motor, and self-help skills to children with autism under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior AnalystsTeaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the treatment planAssists students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills.Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, activity/instructional material development, suggestions and work dutiesActively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skillsCompletes daily session notes and other requested written assignments related to the clientsCommunicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapists, parents and clientsAttends and participates in meetings and other GSBC sponsored eventsObserves records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the dayFunctions as an active member of the treatment teamWorks with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plansConsistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviorsEffectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggressionCompletes all paperwork in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely mannerAdherence to GSBC policies and proceduresQualifications and SkillsAvailability to work a minimum of 10 hours per weekAt least a high school diploma. Candidates with at least two years of college credit or an Associate or Bachelors degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Speech, or related fields are preferredEarly childhood experience preferred.Experience in ABA is not required; however, one to three years of applied experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or related disorders is preferred.Registered Behavior Technician Certification not required, but highly preferredExperience and knowledge of Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) not required, but such candidates will be given preferenceTherapeutic Skills Required:PatienceStrong work ethicAbility to interact well with childrenGood interpersonal and communication skillsGood interpersonal, communication and time management skillsProficient writing skillsGood problem solving skillsAbility to work cooperatively as a therapy team memberAbility to work well independentlyAbility to accept and give feedbackRequired Licenses or Certifications:Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certificate (preferred) Drivers License and proof of valid InsuranceOther Requirements:Have reliable means of transportationPass criminal record background checkSubmit to drug or alcohol testing, if requestedPhysical Requirements:include but are not limited to sitting on floor, kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting and other physical activities that may be associated with handling young children specifically those with Autism.This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.If full-time is desired, Full-Time Benefits offered include:THE PERKSMedical/Dental/Vision @ first of month after 60 daysLife & AD&DAccrued 15 days of PTO 7 Paid Holidays401K with company match The rewarding experience of changing the lives of children and their families