Behavior Technician (BT) – Entry Level

AbleLight; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AbleLight is seeking an entry-level Behavior Technician (BT) to support individuals with developmental disorders under the supervision of a BCBA. You will help implement treatment plans and collect data using Central Reach, contributing to daily living skills development.

This role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication with families, and confidentiality. Training is provided to ensure adherence to behavior reduction protocols and professional standards in a collaborative clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Some understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Certificate: to obtain Registered Behavior Technician certification within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to implement treatment plans to reduce problematic behavior or improve daily living skills.
• Collects and analyzes behavioral data using Central Reach software.
• Maintains client confidentiality and dignity.
• Provides progress updates to parents or caretakers as instructed by a Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensures treatments follow established behavior reduction protocols.
• Works well individually and as part of a team.
• Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Central Reach

Job description

Job Summary

This position is designed as an entry level role. Under the close supervision by a Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, the BT will implement behavioral reduction or treatment plans for individuals with behavioral-based developmental disorders.

Essential Duties: % Of Role Description

• Working under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, implements treatment plans meant to reduce problematic behavior or improve daily living skills.
• Collects and analyzes behavioral data using Central Reach software.
• Maintains client confidentiality and client dignity.
• Provides updates to parents or other caretakers regarding client progress or ongoing treatments, as instructed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensures that all treatments provided follow established behavior reduction and behavior skills protocols.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Detailed oriented and proficient oral and written communication skills.

Job Summary

This position is designed as an entry level role. Under the close supervision by a Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, the BT will implement behavioral reduction or treatment plans for individuals with behavioral-based developmental disorders.

Essential Duties: % Of Role Description

100%

• Working under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, implements treatment plans meant to reduce problematic behavior or improve daily living skills.
• Collects and analyzes behavioral data using Central Reach software.
• Maintains client confidentiality and client dignity.
• Provides updates to parents or other caretakers regarding client progress or ongoing treatments, as instructed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensures that all treatments provided follow established behavior reduction and behavior skills protocols.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Detailed oriented and proficient oral and written communication skills.

The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities for Success in the Role

Knowledge: Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increases through on the job training.

Skills: The proficiencies developed through training, practice, or experience.

Abilities: The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and experience

Our Values - The "Way" We Work

Mission First We exist to serve the developmental disabilities community.

Excellence Always We strive for excellence in all we do.

Team Together We are ONE team, all together, for our mission.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Some understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Lic or Cert Ability: to obtain Registered Behavior Technician certification within 45 days of hire.

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