Applied Behavior Analyst Therapist

Brennan Behavior Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Brennan Behavior Group is seeking an ABA Behavior Technician / Line Technician to join our team of BCBAs, clinicians, social workers and teachers in Metairie, LA. You will implement ABA-based programming in school and community settings, teaching social, communication and daily living skills to children and adolescents.

You will collect data, help minimize challenging behaviors, and support parents and teachers while working with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board preferred.
• Experience with autism/ABA is helpful.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized ABA programming in schools, centers, or natural environments.
• Collect data on targeted skills and track progress in the online system.
• Provide support to parents, teachers and caregivers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Engagement with children

Adaptability

Stamina for floor time

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Brennan Behavior Group has immediate part- and full-time opportunities for experienced ABA Line Technician to join our behavioral intervention team of BCBAs, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, and Certified Teachers.

Job Description

ABA Behavior Technician Job Description As an ABA Behavior Technician / Line Technician, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable experience providing ABA services to children and adolescents. Although this is an entry-level position there is room for advancement at Brennan Behavior Group. As a Behavior Technician, you will work alongside a team of highly trained staff who provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) informed therapy to children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disabilities. The Behavior Technician (BT) will implement individualized behavioral programming in a child’s school, center, or other natural environments, teaching new skills such as social, communication, and daily living skills to name. a few. The Behavior Technician is responsible for effectively responding to and minimizing difficult or disruptive behaviors, creating a fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance for every individual, collecting data on programming targets and utilizing an online system to enter it, track, and view progress, as well as provide support to parents, teachers, and caregivers. The position is fun, flexible, and offers a rewarding experience for both the therapist and the child!

Qualifications

• Please note in your application whether you have or are currently registered as a Registered Line Technician with the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
• Previous experience with autism/ABA is helpful and required for most positions
• Strong verbal communication skills (speaking & listening)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• No past criminal history
• A genuine passion for working with children with special needs
• Must be able to sit on the floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to be on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to carry at least 50 pounds as needed
• Must be able to react quickly when needed
• Stay within 5 feet of client at all times, including instances of client elopement.
• Actively engage in interactive games/activities with clients to support their functional goals.
• Effectively and readily implement interventions to prevent, reduce, and/or deescalate challenging behaviors.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not necessary

Work authorization

• United States (Required)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Job Types: Full-time and Part-Time