Child Interventionist / Behavior Technician/RLT

Butterfly Effects • Denham Springs, LA

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About The Position

Butterfly Effects is seeking passionate, caring Child Interventionists/Behavior Technicians to work directly with children with autism, helping them develop communication, social interaction, self-care, academic, and other life skills. The role involves working with families and implementing individualized, ABA-based behavior intervention plans under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Training is provided, with opportunities for educational and career development, including support toward becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or pursuing BCBA development.

This is a part-time role for 20–30 hours per week, typically 3–5 days per week, with available schedules of 8 AM–4 PM or 3 PM–7 PM. Compensation is $16–$18 per hour, based on experience, education, and certifications. RBTs may receive a $500 sign-on bonus after billing at least 200 client hours.

Butterfly Effects provides family-centric applied behavior analysis services and aims to help children and families affected by autism create lasting, positive change. The position may also involve related special projects and other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Genuine love for working with children.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with children and families.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and maintain various postures for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification; the $500 sign-on bonus is available to RBTs after at least 200 billed client hours.
• Interest in pursuing RBT or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) development, with educational and training support available.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Observe, record, and report clients’ progress and daily condition and behavior.
• Manage challenging behaviors.
• Apply behavioral principles consistently in interactions with clients.
• Assist clients as needed in acquiring academic and appropriate life skills.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, behavior analysts or consultants, trainers, and clients.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team.
• Complete daily paperwork and detailed, accurate, consistent, and timely data-collection notes through the online database.
• Participate in ongoing training programs to increase skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Follow Butterfly Effects policies and procedures.
• Assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Training provided.
• Educational and training support, including guidance and financial assistance for career development.
• $500 sign-on bonus for RBTs after billing at least 200 client hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED