Behavior Technician PAID TRAINING & RBT CERTIFICATION (Bilingual in Spanish Preferred)
About The Position
There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a difference in the life of a child. As a FirstSteps Behavior Technician: You will have the great privilege of teaching our little ones diagnosed with autism meaningful skills including communication, socialization, self-care, and school readiness Experience first-hand a child’s first words, first friend, first shoe tie, and much more You will work closely with and learn from teachers, parents, FirstSteps BCBAs, and behavioral health/ mental health specialists You will become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with all initial credentialing fees paid by FirstSteps in conjunction with our paid training program Want to hear straight from our RBTs about the job and their experiences? Check out our reel series ChatRBT and Day in the Life on IG @firststepsforkids
Requirements
- Show up with enthusiasm and dedication, knowing that your work is creating more life-long opportunities for our kids diagnosed with autism
- Believe that our children (and all children) are wonderfully unique and capable of communicating what is important to them and achieving their goals
- We look for "kid people" and related work, study, or volunteer experience demonstrating an interest in child development and commitment to the care and well-being of all children
- College enrollment or degree preferred
- We will consider your application with proof of high school graduation and an interest in psychology / behavioral health / child development / mental health
- Graduate students in ABA may apply as Behavior Technicians and receive clinical training and supervision hours as required by the BACB
- Childhood vaccinations and non-reactive TB test
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- teaching our little ones diagnosed with autism meaningful skills including communication, socialization, self-care, and school readiness
- work closely with and learn from teachers, parents, FirstSteps BCBAs, and behavioral health/ mental health specialists
Benefits
- Exceptional training, on-going support, & career development opportunities
- Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
- Access to discounted dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
- Paid time-off (PTO) & anniversary PTO awards
- Compensation for drive time, mileage, and data usage
- Tuition discounts with our partner universities offering Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degree programs
- Employment Assistance Program
- Employee referral bonus program
- Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
- Fun, team approach and work atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
