Behavior Technician

Livanisbehavior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as behavior technicians. This role involves working directly with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, implementing tailored behavior support plans to foster skill development and reduce challenging behaviors. You'll collaborate with a dedicated therapy team and parents to create engaging learning experiences. With opportunities for professional growth, including training sponsorships and student loan assistance, this part-time position is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Registered Behavioral Technician training sponsorship

Student loan repayment assistance

Textbook reimbursement assistance

BACB supervision for BCBA certification

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program in a relevant field.
• Reliable transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula to increase functional life and academic skills.
• Collect and record behavioral data to monitor progress.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Energy

Reliability

Experience with children with special needs

Proficiency in other languages

Education

Baccalaureate degree in psychology

Baccalaureate degree in social work

Baccalaureate degree in education

Baccalaureate degree in human services

Job description

Immediate Openings in the Bronx, Queens, and in Brooklyn

Home-Based Programs for Children with Autism

Livanis Behavioral Consulting is currently hiring behavior technicians with immediate openings in the Queens area.

We are looking for individuals to work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), ages 3 through 21, in their homes implementing Behavior Support Plans to teach new skills as well as reduce challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing curricula developed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) designed to increase functional life and academic skills.
• Implementing behavior plans designed to decrease challenging behaviors as well as increase functional communication behaviors.
• Collecting and recording behavioral data to monitor the child's progress.
• Making learning fun for children with ASD.
• Working together with parents to teach a variety of skills to children.
• Working collaboratively with a therapy team.

Minimum Requirements:

• At minimum, prospective candidates should be enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program in psychology, social work, education, or a human service-related field.
• Must have reliable transportation (preferred driving).
• Enthusiasm, energy, and reliability.
• Prior behavioral training (while not needed) is a plus.
• Experience with children with special needs is a plus.
• Proficiency or experience in other languages (while not needed) is a plus, especially: Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese, Albanian, Polish, and Spanish.

We offer competitive pay for part-time positions. All employees will be sponsored for Registered Behavioral Technician training and supervision. In addition, qualified candidates will be eligible (after a probationary period) for student loan repayment assistance. Furthermore, students who are enrolled in a BACB-approved and NYS LQ graduate program in behavior analysis will receive textbook reimbursement assistance. We also offer BACB supervision for candidates interested in pursuing their BCBA certification, as well as supervision leading to NYS Licensure in Behavior Analysis.

Please email your cover letter and resume c/o Dr. Andrew Livanis at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care