Behavior Technician

Zaba Therapy LLC•Hamden, CT

10d•Hybrid

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 our clinic in Hamden or in daycares across the area or in homes 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).

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