Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Conway

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 under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BT follows intervention and assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA, who assigns duties according to the BT’s training, experience, and competency. The role supports individualized treatment, data collection and documentation, teaching procedures, and a safe, clean learning environment. The position works with children from birth to age 21 and their families.

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.
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; 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 apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Dress appropriately and comply with company dress-code policies.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.

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 (antecedent, behavior, consequence) 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 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 requests for information according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with a leader.
Comply with BACB ethics requirements and complete ongoing supervision.
Meet annual requirements, including passing the RBT competency assessment and completing annual renewal through BACB.