Autism Learning Center Technician / Therapist (BT / RBT)

Position Overview

If you have an interest in working with and helping children, aged 2-6, with intellectual disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, then this is the job for you! This is a full-time or part-time, on-site, center-based role. This is an hourly position working one-on-one with young children diagnosed with ASD in a supportive center based setting. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day teaching and implementation of client’s goals based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior. Under the supervision and guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will be trained on teaching life skills, communication, as well as behavior reduction using compassionate care and data-driven interventions. 

Pay Rate: 20-23/hr

Based on qualifications, experience, and certifications.

Benefits are available to full-time (30 hours direct) employees.

Hours are guaranteed in the case of client cancellation.

Job Responsibilities 

• Provide direct 1:1 instruction with children while following a treatment plan coordinated by a supervising  BCBA but also have fun with them! Get silly!
• Utilize naturalistic teaching, direct instruction, and encourage communication and play. We utilize play so much throughout the day! 
• Take data throughout the session with our data collection application.
• Collecting data is one of the most important parts of this job. We want to be able to see the progress our clients are making towards their treatment goals. By collecting data as you implement the BCBA-designed programs, BTs / RBTs provide the team with the insights needed to track client progress and validate the effectiveness of the current treatment plan. Almost forgot, an iPad is provided to you for this.
• Write objective and quantitative session notes at the end of each session.
• Participate in monthly clinical reviews to analyze client progress with a BCBA and other technicians.
• Participate in a monthly professional development training.
• Most of our trainings qualify for Professional Development Units (PDU) that are required of you to maintain an RBT certification, talk about a benefit. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Experience working with children with ASD or other disabilities (Preferred)
• Applied Behavior Analysis experience (Preferred)
• Mandated Reporter certification
• FBI clearance (DHS) (Act 114)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 33)
• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• CPR certification

About ABAS / Our Mission 

Allegheny Behavior Analysis Services (ABAS) is an agency in Pittsburgh, PA that provides services to children with autism and other disabilities through the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABAS supports families and children through teamwork and collaboration. Our ultimate goal is to provide the best quality, evidenced-based services to our clients in order to maximize their success.

Our mission is to foster greater independence, enhance social skills, and improve communication in the children we serve through dedicated, play-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions. 

Why choose ABAS?

• Center-based Setting: Our clients all come to our office to receive services so you are not entering their homes, going to a school, etc, they are always coming to us. 
• Social, Supportive Environment: Being in a center brings many opportunities for socialization of you and your clients. There is also a tremendous amount of support from BCBAs and Administration within the center. 
• We partake in a peer mentoring program when technicians begin, helping them get settled into their role and having someone within the same role to go to with questions, etc. 
• We have an RBT lounge that offers drinks, coffee and snacks within the center. 
• Technology: Everyone is provided with an iPad in order to take data, write session notes, etc. 
• Personal Growth: Our technicians are provided with the opportunity to grow within the ABA field if interested.
• We offer free candidate supervision to those collecting fieldwork hours to become a BCaBA and BCBA.

Working Conditions

• Be able to assume and maintain a variety of posture - sitting on and off the floor, kneeling, standing, etc
• Able to lift children (50lbs give or take)
• Work within a high energy environment (it tends to get loud at times)

Benefits 

• Paid Training 
• Guaranteed hours (client cancelations)
• BCBA Candidate Supervision
• 401k with Company Matching

Full Time Employee Benefits

• PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Life Insurance