Behavior Technician (BT)
About The Position
Atlanta Autism Center is hiring full-time Behavior Technicians at its Alpharetta location and provides training to prepare hires to sit for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam. The two-week training class takes place at the Alpharetta location, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After passing the exam, employees are promoted to RBT and their rate increases to $22 per hour. RBTs may progress to RBT II and RBT III, with rates increasing up to $26 per hour. Behavior Technicians deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients, implement treatment and behavior plans, record client progress, and help maintain a safe and supportive environment. They collaborate with families and related professionals, follow company policies and BACB ethical guidelines, report suspected abuse or neglect, provide customer service, and participate in ongoing training and performance improvement.
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.
- Accurately implement skill acquisition programs and individual treatment plans.
- Accurately implement behavior reduction plans, behavior protocols, and behavior support plans.
- 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 regarding updates, progress, and behavioral concerns as needed.
- Uphold company policies and standards of conduct and provide ABA intervention 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
