Behavior Therapist - Intensive
Rcs Learning Center - Natick, MA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Behavior Therapist - Intensive position at RCS Learning Center is designed for individuals with a background in psychology, mental health, developmental disabilities, early intervention, or child development. This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience within human services and the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The position is both challenging and rewarding, focusing on providing support to students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, aged between 6 to 22 years. The schedule for this role is Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at our Learning Center located in Natick, MA. As a Behavior Therapist, you will work closely with students who have intensive behavioral needs. The role requires staff to be trained in and willing to use restraint and hold techniques, as learned through the SOLVE program. Experience in de-escalating severe behaviors that may require multiple staff members to support the student is highly preferred. Candidates should be highly organized, committed to quality, and eager to learn how to make a significant difference in a child's life. The students in our intensive program exhibit various challenging behaviors, including self-injurious behaviors, aggression, bolting, and inappropriate social behaviors. The focus areas for teaching these students include communication, social skills, activities of daily living (such as personal hygiene and toileting), vocational skills, adaptive physical education, and self-preservation. This position is ideal for those who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to students with intensive behavioral needs.
- Implement behavior intervention plans under the guidance of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Utilize restraint and hold techniques as trained through the SOLVE program.
- De-escalate severe behaviors and provide support during challenging situations.
- Teach students essential skills such as communication, social skills, and daily living activities.
- Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Background in psychology, mental health, developmental disabilities, early intervention, or child development.
- Experience working with children aged 6-22 years old.
- Comfortable working with students exhibiting severe behaviors.
- Punctual, reliable, and eager to learn.
- Interest in Applied Behavior Analysis, psychology, human services, special education, social work, childcare, or a related field.
- Preferably pursuing or have a Bachelor’s degree.
- RBT certification preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience as a babysitter, nanny, paraprofessional, tutor, camp counselor, or coach is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with de-escalating severe behaviors requiring multiple staff support.
- Previous training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Experience working in educational or therapeutic settings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training that caters to all styles of learning.
- Oversight and support from experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Ongoing training provided on a weekly basis.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Generous vacation and personal time.
- Competitive salary based on education and experience ($40-50k/year).
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Option to complete additional training for RBT certification.
