Behavior Technician

Family of Kidz; Baldwin (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 25-28 days

12 Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

FSAs/HSA

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz seeks a Center-Based Behavior Technician (RBT) to support ABA therapy for children at our Baldwin center. You will collaborate with clinical supervisors to deliver evidence-based ABA teaching, collect data, and advance your RBT credentials within 90 days.

You’ll work in a structured setting, manage challenging behaviors with safety protocols, and uphold confidentiality while contributing to a compassionate, family-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months ABA working with children or adolescents in a supervised setting.
• Experience with challenging behaviors preferred.
• Must be able to work safely with individuals who engage in challenging behaviors including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend staircases.
• Must be able to assume and maintain various postures for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors/BCBAs to implement ABA teaching procedures.
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.
• Acquire and maintain RBT credential within the first 90 days of employment.
• Use electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information per state and federal regulations.
• Understand and demonstrate the company core values.

Skills

ABA therapy

RBT credential

Data collection

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in psychology or ABA

Job description

Behavior Technician - Center Based - Baldwin

Details about this opportunity :

• Center-Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist/Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
• Compensation:$21-$24.75/hourly
• Services:Provide IEP Mandated Services at our Centers (NOT INSURANCE BASED)

**Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by professional experience, education, skillset, and certifications held.

What we have to offer YOU:

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off(between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities:

• Workcollaboratively withClinical Supervisors BCBAs to implement principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.
• Acquire and maintain RBT credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within the first 90 days of employment.
• Use electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
• Effectively manage learners includingphysical crisis intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Understand and demonstrate the company core values.
• And more!

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
• Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

And this background:

• Minimum of 6 months ABA working with children or adolescents with Autism in a supervised setting.
• Experience with working with challenging behaviors preferred
• Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or related field a plus.
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
• Must be able to work safely and directly with individuals who engage in varying magnitudes of challenging behaviors including but not limited to aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds.
• The ability to climb and descend staircases.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting,crawling, sitting (on floor), standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with learners that exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Bilingual is a plus.

** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family ofKidzhas brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child's needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

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