Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Joplin

Pediatrics Plus; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits

401K

Training & Development

Personal Growth

Leadership Opportunities

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Pediatrics Plus in Joplin, Missouri seeks a Behavior Technician to support therapy under a BCBA supervisor. You will implement individualized treatment plans, collect data, and help families navigate sessions in a compassionate, child-focused setting.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, executing teaching procedures, maintaining HIPAA-compliant records, and keeping a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work with children birth to age 21 and families at risk.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and policies.
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence and present information.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the BCBA, implement behavior analytic services.
• Participate in implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
• Assist daily data collection and data entry into graphs.
• Report data to supervising BCBA and update graphs as needed.
• Assist in observational assessments (ABC data collection).
• Prepare and implement materials for all sessions per skill acquisition program.
• Apply teaching procedures based on BCBA-determined interventions.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant storage of notes and data.
• Maintain constant supervision of the child; never leave unattended.
• Communicate with children, parents, and staff in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Represent the program positively to parents, visitors, and the public.
• Keep environments clean, safe, and sanitary; disinfect toys daily.
• Respect rights of children and families; maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with leadership and follow BACB ethics.

Skills

Communication

Work with children

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Reading comprehension

Writing basic correspondence

Present information

Punctuality/attendance

Education

High School Diploma

RBT certification (BACB)

Tools

HIPAA-compliant data system

Data entry software

Graphing software

Job description

Joplin, Missouri, United States

Behavior Technician (BT)

Compensation: Starts at $15.00 per hour

Full Time

Why you'll love working at Pediatrics Plus?

• Competitive Pay Compensation
• Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K
• Training & Development
• Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Supportive & Interdisciplinary Work Environment

What you will do:

The BT is a paraprofessional responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analytic services under the close supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BT only follows intervention or assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA. The supervising BCBA determines and assigns tasks for the BT to perform as a function of his/her training, experience, and competency levels.

• Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA
• Participate in the implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), created by the BCBA to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
• Participate in implementation of daily data collection.
• Participate in entering data collected and updating graphs, along with reporting data to supervising BCBA.
• Assist in observational assessments with the BCBA, such as the ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data collection.
• Prepare and implement all materials for all sessions as directed by the skill acquisition program.
• Implement appropriate teaching procedures and interventions based on behavior modification determined by the supervising BCBA.
• Store all notes, data collection, graphs, and other documentation in designated software system in compliance with HIPPA.
• Maintain visual supervision of the child at all NEVER leaves a child unattended.
• Speak in a well-modulated, pleasant, and caring voice to children, parents, and staff.
• Represent the program to parents, visitors, and the public in a positive way.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment by ensuring that children are kept clean and toys and other materials get disinfected each day.
• Display concern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic.
• Ensure confidentiality of children and employee Responds to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with leader.
• Comply with BACB’s ethics requirements.

What you have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Complete 40 hours of paid training by supervising BCBA - must be completed within 90 day period once hired.
• Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by supervising BCBA.
• Pass the RBT exam through BACB to become a Registered Behavior Technician.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Annual Requirements:

• Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by supervising BCBA.
• Complete annual renewal through BACB.
• Receive ongoing supervision and comply with BACB’s ethics requirements.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.