Behavior Technician

Early Autism Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

BCBA/BCaBA/RBT supervision

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) seeks Behavior Technicians for 1:1 ABA therapy with children aged 2–10 in Salem, OR, delivering services in home, school, and community settings.

You will collect data, support families, and collaborate with a team of therapists while traveling to client homes within the Salem/Portland area. A bachelor's degree is preferred; driving flexibility and experience with young children or disabilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current pursuit in a relevant field.
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and move from seated positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in home, school, and community.
• Collect data and use it to guide sessions.
• Implement learning strategies for children with developmental delays.
• Coordinate with a supervising BCBA/BCaBA/RBT team.
• Travel to clients' homes within Salem/Portland area.
• Involve families in therapy sessions.

Skills

Driving

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field

Job description

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides therapy in the home, school, and community for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Our program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Location: Salem, OR Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $16.00 - $21.00

We are currently looking for Behavior Technicians to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-10) in a highly individualized and supportive environment. The duties and responsibilities of the Behavior Technician include:

• Working with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self- help skills, and pre-academic skills.
• Integrating the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Data collection and making data-based decisions.
• Learning strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attending team meetings and coordinating with a team of therapists.
• Traveling to the home of each client on the therapist's case load.

Working with CEAS provides an opportunity for personal and career growth. Behavior Technicians with CEAS advance their communication, professional, and therapeutic skills, while working individually and alongside a team of therapists. Strong candidates will be able to display a commitment to helping children achieve their highest potential.

Beyond the rewarding experience of motivating and inspiring children through ABA therapy, benefits for Behavior Technicians include health Insurance options for full time employees, compensated drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan. Our experienced BCBAs also offer BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT supervision.

Requirements

• This position requires a car and a willingness to travel within the Salem/Portland and surrounding areas
• A Bachelors degree or pursuit of a Bachelors degree in psychology, education, child development, or a related field
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities
• All employees must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds and the ability to move easily from a seated position. (Behavioral Therapists working in homes spend 80% of the time sitting on the floor with their clients).

Full and part-time hours are available.