Behavior Technician

Behavioral Concepts; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join as Behavior Technicians. In this rewarding entry-level position, you will help children with autism develop essential skills through play-based therapy. With opportunities for promotion and professional development, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are eager to learn and passionate about supporting children with special needs, this position provides a fulfilling career path with a supportive environment. Join today and help make a difference!

Benefits

Paid time off after 90 days

Sick leave eligibility for part-time workers

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism using applied behavior analysis.
• Create positive change for children and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Kindness

Reliability

Willingness to learn about autism and ABA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Gain rewarding experience with Behavioral Concepts (BCI) —part of LEARN Behavioral!

With one in 36 children diagnosed with autism, this entry-level job is in big demand. As a Behavior Technician at BCI, you’ll have the exciting role of helping children with autism learn, grow, and build communication, socialization, and self-help skills through a form of play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA)!

Who We’re Looking For

Working as a Behavior Technician requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including:

• A genuine desire to help children with autism and their families reach their goals.
• A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• A willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA.

What We Offer

At BCI, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there’s potential to be promoted in as little as three months and plenty of opportunities to develop professionally!

• If you work full-time, you can earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.
• If you work part-time, you are eligible for sick leave.

Specifics to This Position

• Working with kids 1-22 years with autism and special needs in their homes or in one of our centers.
• Education requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Transportation requirements: Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle preferred
• Schedule requirements:
  • Part-time M-F, M/W/F or T/Th, 3pm-7pm or 3:30pm-6:30pm
• Earn starting pay at $22/hr and up with experience.
• Become eligible to earn (RBT) certification.

What You Have

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment).
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.
• The ability to pass a background check.
• Not to mention, it’s a plus if you:
  • Are bi-lingual, with English/Spanish fluency.
  • Studied, majored, or minored in psychology, education, special education, childcare, behavioral health, health science, or a related field.
  • Have experience working with children, whether as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, or some other form of childcare.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Gaining training and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, mental health, and parenting.
• Creating lasting, positive change for children and their families.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds and move quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run.

Ready to make a difference in someone’s life, including your own? Apply today.

BCI is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.