ABA Therapy Technician — Grow, Learn & Change Lives

Great Strides Behavioral Consulting, Inc.; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & AD&D

PTO 15 days

Paid Holidays

401K match

Rewarding mission

Job summary

Great Strides Behavioral Consulting, Inc. in Missouri Heights is seeking energetic Behavior Technicians to support ABA programs for preschool children. The role includes 1:1 or small group sessions, training to become an RBT, and mentorship under BCBA supervision to expand skills and impact families.

We offer a pathway to certifications, a supportive team, and a focus on natural environment teaching. Candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn, with flexibility for the listed

Qualifications

• Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• At least a high school diploma. Candidates with two years of college credit or an associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, special education, counseling, speech, or related fields are preferred.
• Early childhood experience preferred.
• ABA experience not required; 1–3 years of related experience in working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders is preferred.
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification not required, but highly preferred
• Experience and knowledge of Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) not required, but such candidates will be given preference

Responsibilities

• Applies behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients.
• Follow a structured curriculum to teach language, play, social, motor, and self-help skills to children with autism under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts
• Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the treatment plan
• Assists students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills.
• Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, activity/instructional material development
• Completes daily session notes and other requested written assignments related to the clients
• Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapists and clients
• Attends and participates in meetings and other GSBC sponsored events
• Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day
• Functions as an active member of the treatment team
• Works with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client\'s treatment plans
• Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client\'s socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression
• Completes all paperwork in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
• Adherence to GSBC policies and procedures

Skills

Patience

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proficient writing

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Feedback oriented

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college credits or degree in psychology/education

Job description

Great Strides Behavioral Consulting, Inc. in Missouri Heights is seeking energetic Behavior Technicians to support ABA programs for preschool children. The role includes 1:1 or small group sessions, training to become an RBT, and mentorship under BCBA supervision to expand skills and impact families.

We offer a pathway to certifications, a supportive team, and a focus on natural environment teaching. Candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn, with flexibility for the listed