Behavior Technician

Acorn Health • Longwood, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for their clients. They aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for themselves and the field of ABA. They work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. Acorn Health strives to hire and invest in their employees, who are considered the heart of the company. As a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers, they believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust them with children they love. Acorn Health is looking for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join their team to help children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives. As an RBT, you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under the supervision of Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. Acorn Health focuses on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment, believes in authenticity, and fosters teamwork. They encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all staff.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Should enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with others
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for helping others
• Must be able to pass a background check
• This position requires a Level II background screening in accordance with Florida law
• Applicants selected for further consideration will be required to complete this Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Nice To Haves

• Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) highly preferred
• At least 1-2 years experience working with children highly preferred
• At least 1 year experience with ABA preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place
• Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA
• Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions
• Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans
• Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated
• Schedule may include driving between clients

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $18 / hour
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Other supplemental insurance options, such as life insurance
• Paid initial & continued RBT Training
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Supportive supervisors & mentors
• BACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to those pursuing coursework in ABA
• Tuition discounts from our University partners
• Opportunities for career advancement
• All benefits available to full-time staff. Some benefits also available to part-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees