Behavior Technician (BT)

Atlanta Autism Center • Peachtree Corners, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Autism Center is hiring full-time Behavior Technicians at its Peachtree Corners location and provides training to prepare new hires to become Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The two-week training class is held Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After passing the RBT exam, employees are promoted to RBT and earn $22 per hour. RBTs may advance to RBT II and RBT III, with pay increases up to $26 per hour.

In the role, the Behavior Technician delivers applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in one-to-one or small-group formats. The position involves implementing treatment and behavior plans, documenting client progress, maintaining a safe and engaging environment, collaborating with families and related professionals, following company policies and BACB ethical guidelines, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and participating in training and continued professional learning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be physically fit and able 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

• Associate or bachelor'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 clients.
• Collaborate with client families and related professionals about updates, progress, and behavioral concerns as needed.
• Uphold company policies and standards of conduct, and provide 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED