BT | Chandler

Accel•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Technicians play a vital role in helping learners achieve their goals by creating opportunities to practice skills and implementing behavior-reduction strategies. The primary function of this position is to provide meaningful, play-based ABA therapy for individuals with special needs. Technicians are supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to each learner’s success. Services are provided across multiple locations, with most time spent in a clinic. The work schedule is flexible within Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a 12-month position, and federal holidays are observed, often resulting in three-day weekends. A typical day includes greeting clients and preparing them for success, setting up play-based learning opportunities, rotating clients through clinic centers individually and in groups, collecting data on practiced skills, building rapport through engaging and playful interactions, collaborating with behavior analysts and occupational and speech therapists, and documenting sessions. Monthly activities include clinical team meetings, staff training and PDU opportunities, and team-building opportunities. The role is active, hands-on, rewarding, and creative.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to multitask.
Effective communication skills.
Desire to help children with special needs reach their fullest potential.
Ability to pass a Human Performance Evaluation.
For full-time employees, a driver's license is required.
Ability to stand, walk, possibly run, and move throughout the day.
Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, maintained yearly with the BCBA; training is provided if the candidate does not have the certificate.
Experience working with children of various age ranges.
Experience in behavior-based programming for individuals with autism or other disabilities.
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Psychology as an area of study.

Responsibilities

Provide play-based ABA therapy for individuals with special needs.
Create opportunities for clients to practice skills and implement behavior-reduction strategies under the guidance of trained staff.
Greet clients and help prepare them for success.
Set up play-based opportunities for clients to learn.
Rotate clients through clinic centers individually and in groups.
Collect data on skills practiced.
Build rapport with clients through engaging and playful interactions.
Collaborate with behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver treatment.
Document sessions.
Participate in clinical team meetings, staff training, and PDU opportunities.