Tempe

The New England Center for Children•Tempe, AZ

19d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

SARRC is hiring Behavior Therapists to support children, teens, and adults with autism. Behavior Therapists use applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles to connect and include individuals in their homes, schools, jobs, and communities. The role is full-time and on-site in the East Valley/Tempe area. Entry- through senior-level opportunities are available, and experience is not required. SARRC provides paid training toward Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification; RBT certification is required within 30 days of employment. A $500 sign-on bonus is available for RBTs. The starting rate is $21 per hour, with potential additional compensation for meeting weekly clinical-hour requirements. The position involves collaborating with peers to implement treatment plans, communicating compassionately and flexibly with clients, and using technology, software, and data-collection applications. Staff need reliable transportation to and from clients and a clean driving record with no more than three minor violations. The work requires prolonged standing, walking, and movement; safely lifting, positioning, and transferring moderate amounts of weight; and frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, or sitting on the floor. SARRC offers extensive training, weekly individual and group supervision with a BCBA, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required within 30 days of employment.
Reliable transportation to and from clients.
Clean driving record with no more than three minor violations.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Compassionate approach to care and flexibility in responding to changing client needs.
Comfort using different technologies, software programs, and data-collection applications.
Ability to stand, walk, and move dynamically for extended periods; safely lift, position, and transfer moderate amounts of weight; and frequently bend, squat, kneel, or sit on the floor.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician or in a related field is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Use applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles to connect and include individuals with autism in their homes, schools, jobs, and communities.
Collaborate with peers to implement treatment plans.
Collect data using applications and work with relevant technologies and software.
Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with a BCBA.
Meet the physical demands of the work, including prolonged movement and frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, or sitting on the floor.
Travel to and from clients using reliable transportation.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus for RBTs.
Paid training toward RBT certification and reimbursement of the certification fee.
Equal pay rate for billable and non-billable hours worked.
Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.
Up to 16 days of paid time off per year and 8 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the majority of coverage paid by SARRC.
401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%.
Annual professional development benefit of $1,000.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities for pursuing BCBA credentials.
Potential additional compensation for meeting weekly clinical-hour requirements.
Weekly individual and group BCBA supervision, with access to local and national conferences and workshops.
Internal job growth opportunities.
Wellness programs, year-round social engagements, and special events.