Behavior Technician

LifeLab Kids; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

LifeLab Kids is seeking an energetic Behavior Technician to provide direct one-on-one support to children on the autism spectrum. You will implement individualized language, communication, and social skills plans while reducing challenging behaviors under supervision.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree preferred or in progress, background check, and willingness to obtain BLS. Evening/Saturday shifts and a valid driver's license are expected; opportunities for growth exist within a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or in pursuit.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen upon hire.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to achieve certification in a face-to-face course.
• Willingness to work with children seated on the floor or not potty trained.
• Open to feedback and supervision from supervisor.
• Ability to move frequently throughout the center and organize materials.
• Ability to respond to aggression and provide instruction in various settings.
• Ability to input data into an EMR system.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends (Tue–Sat).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 support with clients on the autism spectrum (ages 18 months–20 years).
• Implement individualized behavior plans and interact with client families daily.
• Collaborate with the LLK team to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Create a positive, safe learning environment and track data in EMR systems.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Feedback oriented

Mobility around center

Willingness to obtain BLS

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or in pursuit

BLS certification willingness or in place

Job description

At LifeLab Kids, we empower youth of all abilities to see past their limitations and lead full lives. We are looking for energetic, hard-working individuals with experience working with children to come and join our team! Come and be a part of an organization that desires to go above and beyond, questions the status quo, and searches for innovative ways to help our students live independent lives. If you thrive in a team environment, have a positive attitude, are driven to do your best, and are willing to learn new and exciting challenges every day, then look no further.

As a Behavior Technician, you will work 1-on-1 with clients on the autism spectrum of all ages (18 months – 20 years old) under supervision. Our program focuses on improving language, communication, socialization and play skills, while decreasing problem behaviors through an individualized plan. You will work collaboratively with the LLK team, implement behavior plans, and interact daily with the client’s family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen upon hire.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or willingness to achieve certification in a face-to-face course.
• Willingness to work with children seated on the floor or with children who may not be potty trained.
• Open to feedback and continued supervision and feedback from supervisor.
• Ability to move frequently throughout the center, organize and gather materials, anticipate and respond immediately to the client, and provide instructions in a variety of settings.
• Ability to respond to or physically block attempts at aggression.
• Sound technical skills.
• Ability to collect and input data into an electronic medical records system.
• Open and willing to work evenings and weekends (Tuesday – Saturday).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Prior Behavior Technician experience is not required; however, if you do not have an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification, you must be willing to complete 40 hours of coursework to acquire certification.

All benefits are available to full-time staff.

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement

Part Time

Ferndale

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