Entry Level Behavior Technician (BT)/(RBT) - Good Pay & Culture (CD)

Ability Builders ABA Co

  • Brentwood, CA
  • $17.00-24.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
POSITION OVERVIEW:Behavior Technicians implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARDpatients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed toaddress skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settingsincluding the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Behavior Techniciansreport to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group
environment
  • Provide treatment that exceeds CARD’s clinical quality standards
  • Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity
  • Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session
  • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
  • Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
  • Seek personal growth and training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence
  • Maintain accurate and timely records
  • Always maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements
  • Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
  • Adhere to CARD policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must pass initial CARD Behavior Technician Training program, including passing a comprehensive written
exam and field evaluation
  • Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
  • Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients
  • An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
CARD 2024 All Rights Reserved; International Copyright SecuredCONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY – DO NOT DUPLICATE • Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
  • Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)
  • Willingness to work with a variety of patients
  • Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations
  • Ability to commit to at least six months of employment without major changes in schedule or location
  • English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, thepatient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians work in environments that areboth indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of theworkday.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home,
school, community and clinic environments
  • Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and
respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings,such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations
  • Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors
of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching toteach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient fromentering a traffic congested street
  • Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well
as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment
  • Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to
aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weightof a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.
  • Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model
speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients
  • Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and
fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container
  • Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural
environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g.,community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients

Ability Builders ABA Co