Behavior Technician

Zaba Therapy LLC • Meriden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ZABA Therapy has been delivering ABA therapy to young children diagnosed with autism for over 13 years. We have highly trained teams led by BCBA-Ds (Doctoral level Behavior Analysts) with more experience and expertise combined than almost any Behavior Analyst - including those at the doctoral level, in the world. We offer comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention (ABA) for young children ages 2-5 and also focused some ABA services for older school-aged children. The Behavior Technician works 1:1 in a daycare in Meriden 8:00 am to 12 pm delivering ABA programming for children with autism. Must have experience with learners aged: 2-5 years old.

Requirements

• Must Have 1 yr of experience providing ABA to children with autism
• Must be able to arrive on time and avoid cancellations
• Must be able to move and engage clients throughout long 6-8 hours sessions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and maintain high level of alertness throughout 6-8 hour sessions and understand how to lift safely and keep clients safe.
• MUST HAVE Experience using Applied Behavior Analysis procedures that include: Discrete trials, Response Interruption and Redirection, Differential Reinforcement, Shaping, Pairing existing reinforcers with neutral items/activities to continually create new reinforcers, Conducting preference assessments, Naturalistic teaching procedures, Pivotal Response Training, Incidental Teaching Procedures, Teaching Interaction Procedure (for complex social skills).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with learners aged: 2-5 years old

Responsibilities

• Structure therapy sessions and follow the treatment plan development by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Use a variety of applied behavioral procedures to teach communication, social skills, flexibility, daily living, and play skills.
• Tailor interactions to fit the tone, volume, and appropriate language for the learner’s age and environment
• Implement behavior plans to reduce and eliminate targeted problem behaviors.
• Provide assistance to the family to ensure a high-quality learning and living environment for the learner.
• Collect data for all programming using automated data collection tools

Benefits

• PTO and Sick Time
• Pay for Performance based raises
• 401K available
• Bonuses for those working previous month for 30+ hours per week for the entire month
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed