Behavior Technician

The Stepping Stones Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No travel between clients

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wage increases

RBT certification training

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Part-Time ABA Behavior Technician for our Springfield, MA center. You will work with children with Autism, implementing ABA-based interventions under supervision, and help develop communication, social skills and independence.

Responsibilities include data collection, collaborating with BCBA, and maintaining a safe therapy space. Eligibility includes a high school diploma and childcare experience, with flu vaccination proof required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Childcare experience is required.
• Proof of Flu vaccination and annual renewal required.

Responsibilities

• Report to supervising BCBA.
• Instruct clients on communication, play, friendships, and independence while addressing challenging behaviors.
• Collect, organize, and summarize behavioral data related to treatment goals.
• Attend to toileting and/or change soiled diapers/clothing as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with caregivers of referred clients.
• Ensure therapy space is organized and clean after sessions.
• Participate in Clinical Review meetings for caseloads.
• Commit to 6-month consistent attendance and timely communication.

Skills

Childcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABA Center-Based Behavior Technician

Community Autism Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is hiring immediately for Part-Time ABA Behavior Technicians for our new Springfield, MA, Center. Come join our team and play a key role in our center-based services! As a part of our team, you'll be providing state-of-the-art behavioral services to children with Autism, actively contributing to our collective mission of Transforming Lives Together.

For students pursuing degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Development, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Work, Counseling, and Mental Health, this opportunity could mark the beginning of a fulfilling and enduring career path. The hands-on experience offered will prove invaluable and open doors to further opportunities in healthcare.

Pay

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Part-time schedules of 10:30-1:00 with potential to add additional hours
• Childcare experience required
• Proof of Flu vaccination and annual renewal required

Employee Benefits

• No need for travel between clients; enjoy consistent work at a center!
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and wage increases
• Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification training
• 401k Retirement Plan

Job Duties

• ABA Behavior Technicians report directly to the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• In collaboration with a program supervisor, instruct clients on developing communication skills, fostering play, establishing friendships, and enhancing independence, while addressing challenging behaviors.
• Collect, organize, and summarize behavioral data related to the child's treatment goals.
• Attend to toileting and/or change soiled diapers/clothing as needed.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with the caregiver(s) of referred clients.
• Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the therapy space at the conclusion of each session.
• Participate in Clinical Review meetings for individuals on the assigned caseload.
• 6-month commitment to consistent and dependable attendance, as well as responsive and timely communication, is essential to the role.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, and listen to children. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 lbs. Such as pushing children on a bike, pulling a wagon or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
• Other Duties: Performance of other reasonably related duties are assigned by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About Community Autism Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group

The Stepping Stones Group grew from a simple belief: That every child is born with a special set of gifts. Throughout our history, we have partnered with 14 mission-driven organizations that share in our vision. Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities. Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide.