Behavior Technician - (Training & Growth Opportunities)

Nexus Therapies LLC•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

Responsible for providing intensive behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development. The behavior therapist is ultimately responsible for direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families, as well as accurate record-keeping of case notes and excellent communication with supervising BCABA or BCBA about the program and the progress of the behavior service plans. The RBT maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed.

Requirements

High School Degree
An associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in the areas of applied behavior analysis, marriage and family therapy, child development, special education, psychology, or related field.
RBT Certification.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of DTT, PECS, PRT, and other ABA strategies.
Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand normal conversation clearly.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Adapt to manage moderate to high-stress levels.
Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment.
Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions.
Regular contact with parents, community members, and outside agency personnel.
Hazards: Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.
Ability and willingness to travel between client locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner.
Successfully pass an FBI and DOJ background check
Reliable transportation is required

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapy in individual and group sessions.
Complete weekly program writing and maintain client's program book.
Work with the Clinical Team and implement individualized goals and checklists.
Implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by a Clinical Manager.
Graph data as instructed - may only apply if the electronic data collection system is offline.
Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients.
Avoids legal challenges by keeping client information confidential.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet California’s driving requirements
Dependable means of transportation
Actively communicates the Nexus Therapies' outreach efforts to community
Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Nexus Therapies (very important)