Registered Behavior Technician/ABA therapist

Charleston, WV
Full Time

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  • 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.   

     

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