Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician

Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Complete 40 hours of paid training by supervising BCBA – must be completed within 90 day period once hired.
• Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by supervising BCBA.
• Pass the RBT exam through BACB to become a Registered Behavior Technician.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA.
• Participate in the implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), created by the BCBA to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
• Participate in implementation of daily data collection.
• Participate in entering data collected and updating graphs, along with reporting data to supervising BCBA.
• Assist in observational assessments with the BCBA, such as the ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data collection.
• Prepare and implement all materials for all sessions as directed by the skill acquisition program.
• Implement appropriate teaching procedures and interventions based on behavior modification determined by the supervising BCBA.
• Store all notes, data collection, graphs, and other documentation in designated software system in compliance with HIPPA.
• Maintain visual supervision of the child at all NEVER leaves a child unattended.
• Speak in a well-modulated, pleasant, and caring voice to children, parents, and staff.
• Represent the program to parents, visitors, and the public in a positive way.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment by ensuring that children are kept clean and toys and other materials get disinfected each day.
• Display concern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic.
• Ensure confidentiality of children and employee Responds to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with leader.
• Comply with BACB’s ethics requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.