Behavior Technician

Balance Autism; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 8% match

Short- and long-term disability

Generous PTO

Employee discount network

Job summary

Balance Autism in Altoona, IA is seeking a dedicated Behavior Technician to help children diagnosed with autism learn new skills through data-driven therapy. This full-time role includes a $500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package to support you.

You will work directly with children, develop and execute treatment plans, monitor personalized programs, collect data, and collaborate with a supportive team, while pursuing opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ability to obtain RBT Certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Pass pre-employment motor vehicle report and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children
• Develop and execute treatment plans
• Monitor personalized programs
• Collect and track data and document the results
• Work closely with a team and report regularly to your supervisor

Skills

Direct work with children

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ability to obtain RBT Certification within 6 weeks of hire

Job description

• Location 1625 Adventureland Drive Ste B,Altoona, IA, 50009,United States
• Base Pay $18.75 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Now Offering a $500 Sign on Bonus!

As aBehavior Technicianat Balance Autism, you are responsible for helping children diagnosed with autism learn new skills and achieve greater independence through data-driven therapy.

Along the way, you will grow your career one step at a time—receiving constructive feedback, undergoing regular training and education, working with our staff to make a positive impact within our organization, and pursuing opportunities for advancement.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with children
• Develop and execute treatment plans
• Monitor personalized programs
• Collect and track data and document the results
• Work closely with a team and report regularly to your supervisor

BENEFITS:

• $18.75/hr
• Student loan repayment program with up to 8% contribution match
• 403 (b) retirement plan with up to 8% employer match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO plans
• Access to a huge private discount network, with up to 40% off restaurants, shopping, etc.

YOU'RE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION IF...

• You are passionate for people and autism. Helping others gives you satisfaction, even if the person doesn’t express gratitude in return.
• You are a curious learner.As a behavior technician, you will continually learn new lessons about the nature of human behavior and the brain. Those who are naturally curious will find their work more fulfilling.
• You are engaged.For you, this is more than a job—it’s a career and a passion. You recognize that our work has a profound impact on the families we serve, and you’re passionate about making an impact on their lives while opening new doors for your career. You’re all-in.
• You are data-driven.You recognize that data is essential to our approach. You diligently collect and report data and base your actions on the results.
• You are optimistic. Your work can be stressful and emotionally demanding. But, for the well-being of our clients and our team members, you approach each day with a positive attitude. You also communicate frequently with your supervisor and tell them when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or ability to obtain Register Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification within 6 weeks of hire
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (for most positions)
• Pass pre-employment motor vehicle report and criminal background checks

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will engage in bending, squatting, and kneeling quite frequently when working with small children. The employee may be working with children who may have extreme behavioral challenges including aggression or self-injury. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.