Behavorial Technician

Midwest Autism and Therapy Center • Altoona, IA

6d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Autism Therapy is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide center-based direct care to children in accordance with their treatment plans. The company describes itself as an evidence-based ABA provider with a collaborative culture focused on professional growth and client success. The role involves working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, collecting session data, completing daily notes, communicating with caregivers and the leadership team, and handling other assigned duties. This is a full-time position with 30–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Optional overtime may be available on some Saturdays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Reliable transportation.
• Outgoing personality and high energy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Pass a clinical background check.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first three months of employment.
• Meet the physical requirements of running, crouching, squatting, kneeling for sustained periods, bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes, using a full range of motion of the hands and arms, sitting on the floor and in a chair for long periods, moving quickly between standing and seated or kneeling positions without support, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving quickly from sitting to standing.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide center-based direct care to clients as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Work with families and children from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and economic circumstances.
• Collect data during client sessions as outlined in the treatment plan and complete daily notes for each session by the end of the day.
• Communicate with caregivers and other supports at client pick-up and drop-off.
• Remain in communication with the leadership team, including the BCBA, Lead RBT, and Program Manager.
• Perform other special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Training and support to obtain RBT certification, with exam fees paid.
• A $1 raise upon passing the RBT exam and becoming certified.
• Career advancement opportunities based on performance.
• Health benefits.
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level