Behavior Technician (BT)

Astra Aba; Country Club Estates (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic team

Training opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Astra ABA seeks a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide 1-on-1 therapy to children with autism in their homes. The role supports skill acquisition and behavior plans under supervision of a BCBA, with accurate data collection for progress tracking.

Part-time and full-time options are available. Candidates should be able to perform physical tasks, have reliable transportation, and pass a background check. Competitive bi-weekly salary listed. Training and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Driver's license or transportation access.
• Pass a background check and provide verifiable work references.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 direct care to children with autism in the home.
• Teach daily living and social skills using evidence-based treatments and positive reinforcement.
• Collaborate with supervising BCBA to implement skill acquisition and behavior intervention plans.
• Collect accurate data for treatment plans and behavior programs for BCBA analysis.
• Attend clinical team meetings and ongoing training.
• Maintain RBT credentials by completing the competency assessment annually.
• Ensure sessions are documented, signed, and submitted for timely billing.

Job description

Behavior Technician (BT) - Kinston, North Carolina

At Astra ABA, we're dedicated to empowering young minds to flourish. As a Behavior Technician (BT), you'll play a vital role in our mission by providing individualized therapy to children with autism. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to join our team of skilled ABA Therapists.

Job Summary:

We're seeking a part-time and full-time BT to join our team of dedicated professionals. As a BT, you'll provide 1-on-1 direct care to children with autism in their homes, teaching daily living and social skills using evidence-based treatments and positive reinforcement. You'll work closely with a supervising BCBA to implement skill acquisition and behavior intervention plans, and collect accurate data to track progress.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-on-1 direct care to children with autism at the client's home
• Teach daily living and social skills using evidence-based treatments and positive reinforcement
• Establish relationships with clients to assess interests and motivators to effectively implement behavior plans
• Directly implement skill acquisition and behavior intervention plans written by a supervising BCBA
• Collect accurate data for all treatment plans and behavior programs, which is then provided to the BCBA for analysis
• Serve in a direct care role, consulting the BCBA regularly for additional support, training, and supervision
• Adjust interventions and/or intervention methods as instructed by the supervising BCBA when necessary
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of each intervention and plan in place for each client on their caseload and those on assigned team
• Maintain RBT credentials by completing the RBT Competency Assessment annually as per BACB guidelines
• Receive and accurately track BT supervision hours to maintain internal and external compliance
• Collaborate and participate in clinical team meetings and ongoing training
• Ensure all Sessions are accurately documented, signed, and submitted for timely billing

Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including prolonged periods of walking, running, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and stooping
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong communication skills for speaking with clients' families and writing session notes
• Confident interpersonal skills for interactions with clients' families
• Must have a driver's license/access to transportation
• Must be a motivated team player, and exercise patience/professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Must have verifiable work references and pass a background check

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $24 - $30 bi-weekly
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and compassionate team
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment