What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Step Forward ABA?
Step Forward in Your Career: Behavior Technician Opportunities Available
Join our dynamic team at Step Forward ABA, where we're passionate about empowering individuals with Autism to reach their full potential. As a Registered Behavior Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping children develop essential skills, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Your Dream Job Awaits!
- Work one-on-one with children using evidence-based ABA techniques to promote independence, social skills, and personal growth through fun and interactive activities tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Teaching skills to enhance communication and functioning
- Implementing and facilitating behavior plans, monitoring outcomes, and adjusting strategies as needed
- Restructuring environments to support positive outcomes and reduce problematic behaviors
- Collecting data and maintaining accurate records
- Communicating with behavior analysts, families, and peers to coordinate activities and advocate for individual needs
- Completing daily progress notes and maintaining accurate records
Perks and Benefits:
- $300 Sign-On Bonus for active state RBT licensure
- PTO (and/or Sick time- in compliance with state req) for all employees – Start accruing on DAY 1
- Health/Dental/Vision - available to full-time employees (30 hrs)
- Annual celebrations and team events
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible schedule options
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition discount for several online universities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid RBT Training Program (select regions)
- Student Analyst Program
- Referral program
Pay Ranges Based on Experience & Education:
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Pass a National Criminal Background check
- RBT Certification (preferred)
- Completion of RBT certification process within 30 days of employment
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to physically engage with children in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 30lbs and maintaining a safe and tidy workspace.
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus but not required.
- Must be willing to travel and work in-home settings.
- Childcare (nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor, etc.) (Preferred)
- Mental health advocates and professionals (QMHP, behavioral health technicians) (Preferred)
- Camp counselors, volunteers, youth faith group leaders or youth coaching (Preferred)
- Degrees in special education, teaching, psychology, sociology, or related fields (Preferred)
- Experience as direct support, paraprofessionals, or life skills assistants (Preferred)
Salary : $20 - $30