Behavior Technician- Gaithersburg

Early Autism Services; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid drive time

401k plan

Supervision by BCBA/BCaBA/RBT

Job summary

Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides ABA-based therapy in the home, school, and community for children with autism. This full-time role in Gaithersburg, MD involves traveling to clients' homes to collect data and work with a multidisciplinary team to support skill development.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in psychology, education, or related field, and experience with young children or disabilities. Travel within the greater D.C. area is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Data collection
• Attending team meetings and coordinating with a team of therapists.
• Traveling to the home of each client on the therapist's case load

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Data collection

Education

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

Job description

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: Gaithersburg, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00

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.

Responsibilities

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.
• Data collection
• 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
• a 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• 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