Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Entry Level

Description

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) help children (ages between 18 months and six years old) who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop coping strategies through the use of a playful, positive environment to learn social, behavioral, and daily living skills to succeed in the classroom and the community. RBTs work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis to shape clients' lives by evaluating, tracking progress, and collecting data to improve behavior.

Registered Behavior Technicians are evaluated quarterly for performance with the opportunity for merit increases each quarter. We are a growing company with expanding services in the Central Valley and the only one in the region accredited by the BHCOE for quality ABA therapy. We can offer full-time (including medical benefits and paid time off) and part-time positions. Our Treatment Center's hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

About California Autism Center

• We are a center-based autism provider (Bonus: no traveling to clients' homes)
• We seek individuals seeking a fulfilling career who love working with children and are caring, compassionate, patient, and well-organized. Being a Behavior Technician is challenging, so it requires positivity, perseverance, and teamwork, which our core company values. Teaching a child a new skill is the best feeling, knowing you made a difference in a child's life.

Key Responsibilities:

• A great candidate has a positive attitude, patience, and perseverance to make a difference in children's lives.
• A Behavior Technician works one-on-one with clients collecting data on skill acquisition and seeks to reduce behavioral excesses. All data is collected on iPads.
• The opportunity to collaborate with other professionals and paraprofessionals.
• We are an ABA provider that offers various training and professional development opportunities.
• Offering opportunities for career growth, including training coordinators, case assistants, and case managers.
• Professional development reimbursement and stipend: certification fees, CEUs, workshops, conferences
• BCBA supervision for graduate students, and ongoing supervision for maintaining RBT certification
• Carry out evidence-based behavioral treatment plans designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to improve the lives of children.
• We have a dedicated training team to ensure all new hires have a mentor to guide them on the path to certification as a Registered Behavior Technician within 90 days.

If you are passionate about helping people with behavioral health conditions and have the qualifications we are looking for, please apply today! 

Here are six reasons why Behavior Technicians should work for a BHCOE-accredited organization. 

Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (college coursework in ABA, psychology, child development, or related field is a plus!).
• A valid driver's license with valid proof of auto insurance and/or listed as a covered driver for the vehicle you'll be using to commute. We are a center-based program, but some travel may be required for training and limited home sessions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and capability of using an Apple iPad daily to track data during sessions, and communicate with team members.
• Adept at working with special needs children.
• Minimum of 16 hours of availability in four-hour blocks (Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
• The ability to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• The ability to provide an immunization record with proof of TB test clearance; fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by hire date*. CAC has a COVID-19 vaccination policy with specific policies and procedures to keep our team safe from COVID-19 including a mask policy.

*Any candidate who is unable to be vaccinated due to disability or sincerely-held religious belief or practice, should ask the recruiter for a reasonable accommodation form.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, speech, and language pathology, or other related fields.
• Previous experience working with children (ages infant to 16 years old) in a classroom or 1:1 setting.
• One year of experience in applied behavior analysis, using pivotal response training, discrete trial training, picture exchange communication system, etc. in a naturalist environment.
• Bilingual in Hmong, Spanish, or American Sign Language.
• CPR and First Aid certification (provided for free to all new hires!).
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

We are committed to providing a positive and diverse workplace for all team members. California Autism Center is a an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity/ Sexual Orientation

Salary : $16 - $21