Behavior Technician - Cain Behavioral Therapy

Position Summary

As a Behavior Therapist at Cain Behavioral Therapy your duties will include receiving training and implementing the programs developed for the applied behavior analysis services provided by your Case Supervisor and BCBA assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities - Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Behavior Therapist should be eager to learn new skills (we will train on all responsibilities)
• Behavior Therapist should enjoy working with kids with disabilities 
• Behavior Therapist is responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with clients and their families 
• Behavior Therapist is responsibility for attending sessions as scheduled on time
• Implement targets specifically as trained by supervisors and written on data collection system. 
• Complete all required documentation which includes, but is not limited to, tracking of the data and related paperwork such as session notes. 
• Maintain contact with supervisor on a regular basics and reach out with any questions if programs aren’t clear or any additional concerns.
• Implement feedback provided by supervisors.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures and complete other tasks deemed necessary for the successful operation of services.
• Attend staff meetings/supervision and trainings per supervisor’s requirements.

Qualifications & Physical requirements
 

• Be 18 year or older 
• Have a High School Diploma 
• Already an RBT or Willing to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to lift 30 to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to speak in a manner easily understood, be capable of driving a motor vehicle regularly
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to regularly enter data into a computer/tablet/phone; regularly use a computer/tablet/phone to view electronic screens.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Specific auditory abilities required by this job include perceiving the nature of sounds at normal to below normal speaking levels with or without correction, ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discrimination in sound, spatial awareness of sounds and speech at a variety of volume levels, often in background noise.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel to clients.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License & insurance in good standing.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Clean DOJ/FBI record).
• Must have or be able to acquire First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Must pass TB test, and have up-to-date immunization record (per company requirements). 

The mission of the Behavior Technician is to diligently execute treatment plan programs, as directed by a BCBA, to clients with autism or related special needs in order for the clients to achieve mastery of behavior treatment goals. This requires compassion, a firm grasp of ABA, and professionalism.

If you desire to help children with autism or special needs, want to build a career where you can serve others, and be well-compensated, Hi-5 ABA may be a great fit for you! Hi-5 ABA franchisees provide supervision and training for Technicians interested in becoming BCBA-certified. This position often has flexible hours (part-time or full-time) and involves high levels of interaction with the client, the client’s family, other Technicians, and your BCBA Supervisor.

A Behavior Technician is required to have, at minimum, a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 40-hours’ direct training which qualifies for RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification with the BACB. Adult and Pediatric CPR/BLS is required to be with clients one-on-one. Hi-5 ABA also requires multiple background checks and a TB screening to ensure the safety of clients. Additional educational requirements may apply for Medicaid/Humana service providers.