Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Joplin

Pediatrics Plus•Joplin, MO

31d

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking Behavior Technicians to provide direct behavior analytic services to children with special needs. The BT works under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and implements only intervention or assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA, who assigns tasks based on the BT’s training, experience, and competency. The role is part of a collaborative pediatric healthcare provider offering evidence-based therapies, family support and education, and community investment. The BT helps implement individualized treatment plans, collect and report data, prepare session materials, and carry out teaching procedures and behavior interventions as directed. The position also involves maintaining child supervision, confidentiality, documentation, and a safe, clean learning environment; communicating positively with children, families, and colleagues; and complying with clinic policies and BACB ethics requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete 40 hours of paid training by the supervising BCBA within 90 days of hire.
Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by the supervising BCBA.
Pass the RBT exam through BACB to become a Registered Behavior Technician.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Ability to work with children from birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies, and other company documents; comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence; and write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
Report to work appropriately dressed and comply with company dress-code policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Frequently communicate information and ideas through sight and hearing; regularly move by walking, running, jumping, and sitting; use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel; and frequently stand, stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA.
Participate in implementing the Individualized Treatment Plan created by the BCBA.
Participate in daily data collection, enter collected data, update graphs, and report data to the supervising BCBA.
Assist the BCBA with observational assessments, including ABC data collection.
Prepare and implement session materials as directed by the skill acquisition program.
Implement teaching procedures and interventions based on behavior modification as determined by the supervising BCBA.
Store notes, data, graphs, and other documentation in the designated software system in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Maintain visual supervision of children and never leave a child unattended.
Communicate with children, parents, and staff in a pleasant, caring, and well-modulated manner.
Represent the program positively to parents, visitors, and the public.
Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment, including cleaning and disinfecting toys and materials each day.
Respect the rights of children and families served by the clinic.
Maintain confidentiality of children and employees and respond to information requests according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with the leader.
Comply with BACB ethics requirements.
Complete annual RBT competency assessment and BACB renewal requirements, and receive ongoing supervision.