Aura is a healthcare group founded and led by clinicians who share the goal of fostering hope for children and families impacted by Autism. The Behavior Technician role requires you to work directly with children and teenagers to deliver individualized, play-based and evidence-based treatment. Aura uses a naturalistic and play-based approach to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) treatment. Our team of professionals use the power of creativity and play to build bonds with our clients and teach them to communicate, socialize, play and manage behavioral concerns. Work is conducted in client homes, community settings, schools and sometimes through telehealth (video-based treatment).

We hold a firm belief that all clients are deserving of a better quality of life despite their cultural, developmental or socioeconomic background. Our success in helping families relies on our commitment to our employees. We have both Full-Time and Part-Time openings depending on area. Full-time employees receive benefits including Medical-Vision-Dental-Life Insurance.

What you'll do:

As an Aura employee, you will:

• Use your own play skills and creativity to motivate children and individuals to learn new skills
• Follow and implement treatment plans as advised by a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
• Travel to family homes and other locations to provide treatment
• Collect data on various behaviors through an online data system
• Report to BCBA®, Clinical Supervisor or Program Supervisor
• Participate in monthly/bi-monthly meetings and annual trainings
• Maintain the safety and well-being of clients
• Help change lives of individuals and families affected by developmental disabilities

What's in it for you:

• $400 sign-on bonus for current RBTs™ or BCATs contingent upon employment term. Must be in active and good standing.
• Start of a career in behavioral health care treatment!
• Paid three-week initial new hire training along with training toward RBT Certification, Basic Life Support (CPR & First Aid) Certification and Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Certification
• Drive time reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extremely supportive work environment
• Monthly tech stipend
• Frequent and consistent supervision toward RBT and BCBA certification
• Health-dental-vision-life insurance (full time status required)
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Wellness Program for Part-Time Employees
• Competitive salary (dependent on professional and academic experience)
• Professional growth opportunities within a new and thriving company
• Room to influence and impact company culture

What we look for:

• Caring, patient, creative, organized and passionate individuals who enjoy playing with children!
• Experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities is a huge plus and very desired!
• Prior experience with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is highly desired
• Possess a Bachelors degree with education in ABA, child development, psychology and/or Autism studies (preferred)
• Spanish or other bi-lingual speaker (preferred)
• Current CPR certification (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the general public and the people we support
• Flexibility to work in the home, school, clinical, community and online telehealth settings
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, run and sit on the floor and play with children
• Availability of at least 15 hours across 4 weekdays (M-F), between 3pm to 8pm
• Willingness to drive at least 15 miles and up to 60 miles both to and from client locations
• Technologically savvy; have consistent access to and use of a smart cell phone or tablet
• Eagerness to follow COVID-19 related safety precautions and protocols

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable form of transportation
• Documentation of the following vaccinations: MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, Hep-B, COVID-19
• Must be willing to complete and pass a work authorization check and a criminal background check upon hire
• Hold a current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT™) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) or BCAT ™ through the Behavioral Intervention Certification Council (BICC®) (Preferred)

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing this amazing career opportunity! Please visit our website to learn more about us – www.auraaba.com

Aura is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

Work setting:

• In-home

Application Question(s):

• Please describe in 1-2 sentences. How is your previous experience relevant to this role? Why are you a good fit for this job?
• Work hours are assigned based on client availability. Employees who maximize their availability for work between the hours of 8:30AM and 8:30PM generally receive more work hours. We require an availability of at least 15 hours across 4 weekdays (M-F) between 3pm to 8pm. Are you able to open your availability to accommodate this requirement?
• What is your availability for work across all days of the week (e.g., Monday: 8:30 am to 8:30pm, Tuesday: 8:30 am to 8:30pm, etc)?
• This position requires you to regularly travel to client homes and other locations to provide treatment services. Travel times and mileage is reimbursed according to our policy. Are you able to travel 15-60 miles to and from work locations?
• Are you looking for full-time, part time work, or either?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
• Applied behavior analysis: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (Preferred)
• Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) Certification? (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road