Registered Behavior Technician/ABA therapist

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Developmental Advantage is an accredited Behavior Health Center of Excellence focusing on pediatric outpatient therapy serving Kanawha and surrounding counties! We are currently hiring enthusiastic individuals interested in a rewarding career!
 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Find your purpose as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) making positive changes in the lives of individuals with autism today!
We provide you with all the training you need to learn and grow in the world of applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Benefits:   
Paid on the job training   
Paid supervision    
Continued mentorship      
33-40 hours for full-time staff    
Paid holidays for full-time staff   
PTO after 1 year for full-time staff

Responsibilities: As an RBT, you will work in a 1:1 behavioral therapy setting with your client. You will work on teaching play skills, social skills, listening, classroom activities and more! 

Keeping your client safe and in sight always
Following the appropriate schedule of programming per individual client   
Follow client reinforcement schedule  
Identify function of behavior and follow Behavioral Intervention Plan accordingly   
Facilitate positive interactions between your client and peers   
Ensure all data being documented accurately 
Attempt to teach all targets to full independence  

Requirements – Entry Level Experience: RBT Certificate required
Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

License: CPR/First Aid (Preferred, must be able to obtain), RBT certificate (required, must be able to obtain)  

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Required travel: for background check 

Other:
You must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to work a minimum of 33 hours full-time
Valid driver’s license or state ID
You must be able to pass a drug test
Ability to pass state and/or federal background check
Energetic attitude and desire to help individuals with developmental disabilities succeed
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be able to stand, walk, and run as needed throughout the day

If you have experience in any of the following areas, we encourage you to apply:  Experience working with children with Autism, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavior Specialists, Childcare Workers, Direct Support Professionals, Healthcare workers, Interventionists, Mental Health Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Preschool Teachers, Psychology Majors, Respite Care Workers, Social Services, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Teacher's aides, Experience working with Children, and Youth Program Coordinator.

If you have educational background or are studying in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, Speech and Hearing Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Sociology, or related field.