Full-timeBehavior Technician Job Description

Ascend is a small women-owned business that provides services and support for children with autism or other developmental disabilities. We are looking for someone who loves teaching or working with children, who is playful and fun, and who thinks on their feet to fill the role of a Behavior Technician. As a Behavior Technician, you will work collaboratively with a small team to provide play-based intervention services for children with disabilities.

We are a small company and value working closely with our team to provide a positive working experience for all of our employees and a positive therapy experience for our clients. Prior experience as a behavior technician or as an early educator is preferred.

Benefits of Working with Ascend

As a small company, we strive to provide high-quality care and support our employees to learn, grow, and reach their own career goals.

At Ascend you have guaranteed hours each week that don't change, even if your client cancels.

We provide you with training needed to get certified as a Registered Behavior Technician and we provide a signficiant pay raise as soon as this certification is obtained.

We have a small close-knit working environment where you will get plenty of support and training.

College Students: We are used to working with students and will work collaboratively with you to find a schedule that allows you to pursue your education as well as provide great care to the children that you work with.

Other benefits include:

-Full-time or part time and flexible hours

-Reimbursement for driving and drive-time

-Ongoing staff trainings

-Supervised hours for RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA certification

-Salary incentives for passing RBT requirements

Behavior Technician Requirements

· High School degree

· A minimum of 3 references

· Pass a background check

· Access to a reliable vehicle to attend sessions in clients’ homes.

· Computer/tablet skills

· Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry patients and materials.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Day and evening time availability

Behavior Technician Responsibilities

· Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.

· Collect and record data on patient behavior.

· Collaborate, communicate and assist with the training of clients, parents and staff.

· Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family.

· Carry out clinical assessments and other administrative duties.

· Maintain strict confidentiality.

· Attend training to acquire further knowledge.

Find out more about our company here:

ascendsupportservices.com

Currently hiring a full or part-time position, with availability until 5:30 Mon-Fri

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-home
• School

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a vehicle that you are willing to drive to client appointments (reimbursement provided)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children or people with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person