Behavior Technician (BT)
About The Position
Atlanta Autism Center is hiring and training Behavior Technicians for full-time positions at its Flowery Branch location. New hires attend a two-week training class at that location, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., preparing them to take the Registered Behavior Technician exam. After passing the exam, employees are promoted to Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and earn $22 per hour. RBTs may advance to RBT II and RBT III, with pay increases up to $26 per hour. The role delivers applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in one-to-one or small-group settings. Technicians implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans, document client progress, help maintain a safe and engaging environment, collaborate with families and related professionals, and participate in ongoing training and performance improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Physical fitness and ability to lift and carry patients.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Desire for continued learning and willingness to embrace instruction.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary team members.
- Computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in psychology, social work, special education, or a related field.
- Relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in a one-to-one or small-group format.
- Implement skill acquisition programs and individual treatment plans accurately.
- Implement behavior reduction plans, behavior protocols, and behavior support plans accurately.
- Maintain precise client progress records, including data sheets, graphs, daily notes, and anecdotal information.
- Maintain a safe, clean, stimulating, and fun environment for the client.
- Collaborate with client families and related professionals about client updates, progress, and behavioral concerns as needed.
- Uphold company policies and standards of conduct and implement ABA interventions in accordance with BACB ethical guidelines.
- Promptly report incidents of abuse or neglect and train others to recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Provide high-quality customer service to clients and their families.
- Participate in initial and ongoing staff training and commit to continued learning and performance improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
