Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Conway Farm

Pediatrics Plus•Conway, AR

31d

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide direct behavior analytic services to children with special needs. The BT implements services under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), following only intervention or assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA. The BCBA assigns tasks based on the BT’s training, experience, and competency. The role supports individualized treatment, data collection and documentation, skill acquisition, and a safe, sanitary, and supportive learning environment. The position is full-time and starts at $14.00 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 BACB RBT exam 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 and 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, and to understand simple instructions and short correspondence.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
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.
Comfort around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, running, jumping, sitting, standing, stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA.
Participate in implementing the BCBA-created Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
Collect daily data, enter collected data, update graphs, and report data to the supervising BCBA.
Assist the BCBA with observational assessments, including ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data collection.
Prepare and implement session materials as directed by the skill acquisition program.
Implement 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.
Maintain visual supervision of the child and never leave a child unattended.
Communicate with children, parents, and staff in a pleasant, caring, and professional manner; 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; respond to information requests according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with a leader.
Comply with BACB ethics requirements.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with company dress-code policies.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.