Child Autism Specialist - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for exceptional behavior technicians!  Candidates must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or be willing to complete a 40 hour training course and sit for their RBT competency exam within 45 days of employment. Registered Behavior Technicians help the development of children who are on the Autism Spectrum by providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy in a 1 : 1 setting under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This therapy is used to increase critical developmental skills such as language and communication, social, and school readiness behaviors..

Pay Range : $19-$20

Behavior Technician job responsibilities include :

Provide direct client care in 1 : 1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.

• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in client’s individualized treatment plan built by BCBA / BC.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time and following established procedures.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by BCBA / BC.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients and appropriately report all critical incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Assist BCBA / BC in preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge :

Additional qualifications (not required) :

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice. This pay scale range is the full range of potential wages Life Skills Autism Academy  reasonably expects to pay for employees with this job title and this pay scale range varies dependent on job qualifications, performance, experience, and / or seniority. This range should not be interrupted to mean that Life Skills Autism Academy currently employs any employees with this job title at the bottom or top of the pay scale range. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.