Behavior Technician -- Rome, GA

Behavior Technician

Description: Behavior therapists provide direct therapy for a specified caseload of clients and will work closely with the client’s team members including, fellow therapists, BCBAs and parents.

Essential Function: A behavior therapist’s essential function is to provide quality ABA therapy and services to clients in the home, clinic, school or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children with autism or related disorders
• Work under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in conjunction with an expert team.
• Ensure that programs written and approved by BCBA are carried out with fidelity.
• Notify BCBA of the need to update or change teaching procedures based on student progress.
• Brainstorm potential ways to improve behavior plans or solutions to challenges.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Provide feedback as requested by supervising BCBA and at team meetings.
• Participate in community outings with clients
• Assist in the creation of program plans and materials.
  
  

Job Requirements

• High school or equivalent AND be at least 18 years of age.
• Current RBT certification OR willingness to obtain RBT certification within 30 days of hire.
• Successful candidates must be prepared to complete the 90-minute timed RBT exam, which consists of 85 questions, including multiple-choice and situational questions. This exam is administered on a computer at a testing center and is essential for demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge required for the role.
• Physical ability to play with clients in the gym, bending down, squatting, etc.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with a variety of children on the autism spectrum at different functioning levels
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and hold themselves to high rigorous standards
• Be welcoming and helpful to all clients, parents and staff, at all times
• Have strong work ethic with the ability to meet scheduling commitments
• Volunteer in community events in which CABS participates at least 2-3 times per year
• Abe to work flexible hours in the clinic and/or in a client's home.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Other

• Must be able to submit High School Transcripts or College Diploma on or before hire date
• Must pass a thorough background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
  
  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to detail all aspects of this position, but rather to summarize it for you and may be updated at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits

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

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
  
  

Application Question(s)

• Do you understand that this is an entry level position that ranges between $18-$20 based on location, skill level, and experience?
  
  

Work Location: In person