Behavior Technician/ ABA Therapist

Autism Behavioral Health • Trumbull, CT

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About The Position

Join a Top Workplace Company 6 years in a row! Autism Behavioral Health has three center locations around Connecticut: Danbury, Trumbull, and Waterbury. Services are also provided in home and community settings throughout the state. We work for and with children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, spreading autism awareness and acceptance to the community and populations we serve. ABH was established to meet the increasing demands of parents and caregivers of children with ASD. We strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients by providing treatment interventions that foster personal development and facilitate living a full, dignified life. Company-provided Registered Behavior Technician training and testing are available for employe es. The Behavior Technician is responsible for providing ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the management of the agency's Clinical Manager. Behavior Technicians will provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment, including behavior management, discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and social skills development. The Behavior Technician will follow through with the appropriate services determined by the Clinical Manager. Data will be collected using an accurate and proper data collection system throughout each session. Lastly, the Behavior Technician will attend to other duties as assigned or approved by the Clinical Manager.

Requirements

• Preference for a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, or other related fields. If you have a high school diploma and have completed your RBT, please also apply.
• You can also complete your RBT with us; it will need to be done before working with any clients directly.
• You are self-motivated, responsible, honest, articulate, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Present a professional demeanor, be well-organized, be detail-oriented, and have excellent time management skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries, composure, and work well under pressure.
• Be able to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high-socioeconomic status areas.
• Be comfortable working in homes (studio apartments, housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
• Politely interact with individuals and families who may be uncooperative or aloof.
• Maintain professionalism if and when a client engages in aggression, self-injury, tantrums, screams, etc.
• Be creative, spontaneous, animated in your gestures, facial expressions, and voice intonation.
• Be able to stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend over, crouch down, walk, and sit/play on the floor for an extended period.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds without assistance from another adult.
• Have reliable transportation and current liability insurance for the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the management of the agency's Clinical Manager.
• Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment, including behavior management, discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and social skills development.
• Follow through with the appropriate services determined by the Clinical Manager.
• Collect data using an accurate and proper data collection system throughout each session.
• Attend to other duties as assigned or approved by the Clinical Manager.
• Implement behavior modification strategies and discrete trial teaching under the Clinical Manager.
• Effectively communicate with others (clients, family members, agency staff, etc.)
• Accept, follow, and implement direction from agency representatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees