Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - North Little Rock

Pediatrics Plus•North Little Rock, 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), follows only intervention and assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA, and performs tasks assigned according to the BT’s training, experience, and competency. The role supports children from birth through age 21 and their families in a collaborative pediatric healthcare setting that provides evidence-based therapies and developmental preschool services. The BT helps implement individualized treatment plans, collect and report data, assist with observational assessments, prepare session materials, and carry out teaching procedures and interventions directed by the BCBA. The role also includes maintaining documentation and confidentiality, ensuring children remain supervised, supporting a safe and sanitary learning environment, communicating professionally with families and colleagues, and complying with BACB ethics requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of 40 hours of paid training within 90 days of hire, passing the RBT competency assessment and RBT exam, and passing a criminal background check and drug screen. Annual requirements include passing the competency assessment, completing BACB renewal, and receiving ongoing supervision. Compensation 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 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.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short 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-form instructions.
Dress appropriately and comply with company dress-code policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Complete tasks in a timely manner.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent movement and communication, handling and reaching with hands, standing and stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Have the vision abilities required for the position, including near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA and follow plans and tasks assigned by the BCBA.
Participate in implementing the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
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 behavior modification 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 keeping children clean and disinfecting toys and materials daily.
Respect the rights of children and families served by the clinic.
Maintain confidentiality of children and employees and handle information requests according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with a leader.
Comply with BACB ethics requirements.
Meet annual requirements, including passing the RBT competency assessment, completing BACB renewal, and receiving ongoing supervision.