Why You'll Love This Job

At Creating Brighter Futures, we provide center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children who have been diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders, ages
2-18 years old. Our goal is to provide the skills, teaching environments, and learning opportunities necessary to improve the quality of life for each of our clients in a center-based setting. Each child
will receive the best individualized, evidence-based treatments available. All treatment will be administered by well-trained behavioral technicians and supervised by an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Behavior Technicians will provide one-on-one and group ABA therapy as defined within the treatment plan.
• Implementing behavior plans
• Behavior Technicians will primarily work in conjunction with the Board Certified
• Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to decrease problem behaviors and increase skill acquisition with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
• Behavior Technicians will be required to monitor the child’s skill acquisition progress and evaluate the implementation of behavior intervention plans
• Behavior Technicians will be required to maintain and protect the well-being of all clients as well as maintain client confidentiality.
• Actively participates in improving the quality of the program and center
•  Makes and maintains materials for instructional and treatment programs
• Accurately records data (both digital and paper) for behavior reduction and skill acquisition programing
• Assists in problem solving for programing
• Attends all supervision and team meetings
• Effectively implements crisis and physical intervention procedures
• Implements daily hygiene and toileting programs for clients if appropriate
•  Communicates appropriately with parents in person and in writing
• Professional Development and Training:
• Attends all staff trainings
•  Actively participate in initial and follow-up training in applied behavior analysis
• methodology and crisis management
•  Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Candidates must be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children who have developmental disabilities. On the job training is provided. Opportunities for professional growth are available.
• Previous experience working with children in a professional setting
• Candidates are required to successfully complete Registered Behavior Technician online module training
• Encouraged to complete all requirements to pursue a Registered Behavior Technician certification
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Provide a minimum of two (2) professional references
• Knowledge of typical child development (developmental milestones and social/emotional development)

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit and stand frequently and shift positions quickly
• Able to do the following for extended periods of time:
• Sit/kneel on floor
• Sit in a chair
• Stand
• Walk
• Pass Safety Care QBS Crisis Management Training and safely apply all crisis management procedures with adolescents when necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a BA or MA degree, or already possess a BA degree, in Psychology, Special Education, or other related field with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Skilled in social skill development
• Knowledge and experiences with assistive technology
• Pursing BCBA or BCaBA
• Knowledge of behavioral principles and instructional strategies based on behavior analysis
• Experience implementing ABA therapy