Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Sherwood

Pediatrics Plus•Sherwood, AR

31d

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide direct behavior analytic services to children with special needs under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Behavior Technician follows only intervention and assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA, who assigns tasks according to the technician’s training, experience, and competency. The role supports individualized treatment, data collection, skill acquisition, safe and sanitary learning environments, and positive communication with children, families, and colleagues. The position is full-time and starts at $15.00 per hour.

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 examination through BACB to become a Registered Behavior Technician.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Ability to 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.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent movement and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA.
Participate in implementing the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) created by the BCBA.
Collect daily data, 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.
Use teaching procedures and interventions 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 caring and professional manner, and represent the program positively to parents, visitors, and the public.
Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment, including keeping children clean and disinfecting toys and materials daily.
Respect the rights of children and families served by the clinic and maintain confidentiality of children and employees.
Respond to internal and external information requests according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with a leader.
Comply with BACB ethics requirements.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance, follow the dress code, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Complete annual RBT competency assessment and BACB renewal requirements, receive ongoing supervision, and comply with BACB ethics requirements.