Behavior Technician- Gaithersburg

Wet Willie's; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Compensated drive time

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Behavior Technician to assist in ABA-based therapy for children aged 2–10. You will work with learners across conversation, motor, self-help, and pre-academic skills, and integrate families into sessions.

You'll travel to clients' homes within the greater DC area, collaborate with a team of therapists, attend team meetings, and support each child to reach their highest potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities.
• Must have a car and willingness to travel within the greater D.C. area (Maryland)

Responsibilities

• Work with the child in skill areas such as conversation, fine/gross motor, self-help, and pre-academic skills.
• Integrate the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with a team of therapists.
• Travel to the home of each client on the therapist's case load

Skills

Driving required

Team collaboration

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/education/child development

Job description

Job 174428 - Behavior Technician- Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD

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.

We are currently looking for individuals to assist in the treatment of young learners (ages 2-10) in a highly individualized and supportive environment. The duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Working with the child in many 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.
• 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 CEAS employees include health Insurance options for full time employees, compensated drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan. Our experienced BCBAs offer BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT supervision.

Requirements

• This position requires a car and a willingness to travel within the greater D.C. area (Maryland)
• A Bachelors degree in psychology, education, child development, or a related field
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities