ABA TECHNICIAN

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider seeks an ABA Behavior Therapist/Technician dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs. In this rewarding role, you will deliver personalized behavioral interventions, fostering communication, social skills, and daily living abilities. You will work closely with clients in various settings, ensuring a safe and supportive environment while adhering to tailored behavioral plans. Join a compassionate team that values diversity and collaboration, making a meaningful impact in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while helping children thrive.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with special needs children required.
• Must train to become a Registered Behavior Technician within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on client behavior.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Behavioral Intervention

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Location: 29-01 216th Street, Bayside, NY, 11360, United States
• Base Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category: Clinical
• Employee Type: Per Visit
• Manage Others: No

Job Title: ABA Behavior Therapist/Technician

The ABA Behavior Therapist/Technician is responsible for the provision of direct one-to-one behavioral intervention to teach communication, social, and daily living skills, and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community, and school settings. Behavior Technicians will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and will be supervised by an experienced BCBA.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.
2. Follows the behavioral plan developed by the BCBA supervisor.
3. Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
4. Utilizes safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.
5. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
6. Collaborates with the treatment team including clients, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, and co-workers.
7. Maintains and acquires technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
8. Collects data on all programming and writes progress notes.
9. Adheres to agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
10. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per agency policy.
11. Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
12. Responsible for timely travel to homes and/or throughout the community, as needed.

Requirements:

Formal education required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent (if RBT certified); BA preferred.

Must have 1 – 2 years of experience working with special needs children in various settings.

Must be willing to train and become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 6 months of hire.

Company Summary:

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.