Behavior Technician/Early Childhood Setting

Great Strides Behavioral Consulting Inc•Maryland Heights, MO

14h

About The Position

Do you have experience working with young children but have been looking for a way to expand your own skills and rekindle your love for working in the classroom? We have the position for you! This position would provide personal growth and the opportunity to have a significant and lasting impact on a child/family's life. We are currently seeking part-time and full-time Behavior Technicians (BT's) for new openings within our organization. We are looking for individuals with a passion for teaching young children and who are willing to complete the necessary training to become RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certified. If you've ever wondered how you can expand your skills beyond your current role, this is your opportunity! We will support and mentor you through training. We have both full- time and part-time positions available. This position works directly with children in a preschool or home setting carrying out ABA (applied behavior analysis) programming under the supervision of a BCBA. Great Strides is one of the original providers of ABA services in the St Louis area and we are still BCBA owned and operated! Our focus is providing premier quality ABA services that are tailored to the needs and learning style of each child we serve. At Great Strides we utilize a natural environment teaching approach and believe that children learn best through play. Staffing ratios are 1:1 but therapy is conducted at the individual and small group level in our clinic setting. We are seeking individuals who love working with children, who are enthusiastic, focused, and driven to learn. Clinic Schedule: Must be available for full listed session time AM Session: 8:30-12pm PM Session: 12-3:30pm Tuesday-Thursday we offer evening sessions from 4-6pm We do not work weekends

Requirements

Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
At least a high school diploma. Candidates with at least two years of college credit or an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Speech, or related fields are preferred
Therapeutic Skills Required: Patience
Strong work ethic
Ability to interact well with children
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Proficient writing skills
Good problem solving skills
Ability to work cooperatively as a therapy team member
Ability to work well independently
Ability to accept and give feedback
Drivers License and proof of valid Insurance
Have reliable means of transportation
Pass criminal record background check
Submit to drug or alcohol testing, if requested
Physical Requirements : include but are not limited to sitting on floor, kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting and other physical activities that may be associated with handling young children – specifically those with Autism.

Nice To Haves

Early childhood experience preferred.
Experience in ABA is not required; however, one to three years of applied experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or related disorders is preferred.
Registered Behavior Technician Certification not required, but highly preferred
Experience and knowledge of Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) not required, but such candidates will be given preference

Responsibilities

Applies behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients
Follow a structured curriculum to teach language, play, social, motor, and self-help skills to children with autism under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts
Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the treatment plan
Assists students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills.
Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, activity/instructional material development, suggestions and work duties
Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
Completes daily session notes and other requested written assignments related to the clients
Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapists, parents and clients
Attends and participates in meetings and other GSBC sponsored events
Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day
Functions as an active member of the treatment team
Works with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans
Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression
Completes all paperwork in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
Adherence to GSBC policies and procedures