Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Searcy

Pediatrics Plus•Searcy, 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 works under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and implements only intervention and assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA. The BCBA assigns tasks according to the BT’s training, experience, and competency. The role supports individualized treatment, data collection, assessments, teaching procedures, documentation, child safety, and a clean and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos, and 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 diagram-based instructions.
Dress appropriately and comply with company dress-code policies.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Pass the RBT competency assessment and BACB RBT exam.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Comfort around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent movement and handling or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Work directly under the supervision of a 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.
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 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 disinfecting toys and other materials daily.
Respect the rights of children and families served by the clinic.
Maintain confidentiality and respond to information requests according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with a leader.
Comply with BACB ethics requirements.
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 and the BACB RBT exam.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Meet annual requirements, including passing the RBT competency assessment, completing BACB annual renewal, and receiving ongoing supervision.