Behavior Technician (BT)

Behavior Technician (BT)
Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Status: Full-time/ Part-time

Reports To: BCBA/BCaBA

Pay: $23-$26 per hour

Summary/Objective

Responsible for providing intensive behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development.

The behavior technician is ultimately responsible for direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication with supervising BCaBA or BCBA about the program and the progress of the behavior service plans. The Behavior Technician maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Director of Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct therapy in individual and group sessions.
• Complete daily program data and maintain necessary documentation in client’s program book.
• Work with BCBA/BCaBA and implement individualized goals, programs, and checklists as trained.
• Implement individualized treatment plan as written and directed by case supervisor.
• Graph data as instructed.
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; bench marking state of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients.
• Avoids legal challenges by keeping client information confidential.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet South Carolina’s driving requirements.
• Dependable transportation.
• Participate in training on an ongoing basis.

Additional Functions:

• Actively communicates Spectrum ABA’s outreach efforts to community
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of Spectrum ABA

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Complete 40-hour RBT online training program before start date
• RBT credentialing required within 60 days from start date in position

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Moderate to high stress levels.
• Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment.
• Regular contact with parents, community members, and outside agency personnel.
• Hazards: incumbent may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.
• Ability and willingness to travel between client locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours will fluctuate based on workload and client schedule. Occasional weekend work based on client needs.

Travel

This position requires travel between client residences and/or the center in the Upstate of South Carolina area.

We Offer:

• Free supervision hours for employees with a bachelor’s degree, currently enrolled in an ABA program
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance bonuses
• All the necessary tools for the position
• Frequent oversight and on-site supervision by BCBAs
• Flexible schedule

AAP/EEO Statement

Spectrum ABA, LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Spectrum ABA, LLC team, no provider or employees shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person