Behavior Technician/RBT - Latham

andersoncenterforautism; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness program

Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities

Job summary

The Anderson Center for Autism in Latham, NY, is seeking a compassionate Behavior Technician to empower children with autism and other neurodiversities. In this role, you'll implement tailored plans using evidence-based tools and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maximize each child’s success in various settings.

Join a supportive culture that values professional growth and offers a robust benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families while advancing your own career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with autistic children of varying ages preferred.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a knowledge base of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Implement and evaluate programmatic development.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical services.
• Provide direct care to individuals in therapy settings.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to turn your compassion into action, doing the meaningful work of empowering children with autism and other neurodiversities with the skills needed to thrive in all areas of their lives.

Would you like to work in a place where you can likewise open doors that enhance your own quality of life as well?

As Behavior Technician / RBT at the Anderson Center Clinic in Latham, NY, you will enjoy rewarding days full of breakthroughs as you use evidence-based tools to carry out customized plans that maximize success. By providing person-centered services rooted in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines - you can help set the stage for young people to experience greater success in the classroom, at home, and out in their communities now and for years to come.

And, as you enrich life for others, you will also enjoy a culture that champions its team, with clear pathways for career advancement and the robust benefits that will make you want to stay long-term.

What You Will Do as Behavior Technician / RBT:

• You will maintain a knowledge base of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related Developmental Disabilities, working under the supervision of a New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA/BCBA) who can support your learning and development.
• You will help create, implement, and evaluate programmatic development to ensure that plans are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
• You will work with team members in other departments to promote resolution of behavior-related and treatment implementation concerns.
• You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical services with compassion.
• You will provide direct care to individuals in one‑on‑one or group therapy settings, implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans that yield results you can be proud of.
• You will collect and record data on individual behavior.
• You will get to collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of individuals and family members, educating them on the details and follow‑through of individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols so that children can experience consistency across settings and caregivers.
• You will ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone with whom you connect as part of our Anderson Center community, building trusted relationships with families/caregivers, fellow team members, and most importantly, the children you serve.
• You will clearly communicate progress, objectives, and any concerns with parents and caregivers of the children you serve, as instructed by LBA/BCBA.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• A genuine belief in the potential of the children you serve, and unwavering respect for them.
• Dedication to fostering a sense of self and belonging for all in your orbit.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or a willingness to learn the evidence-based principles of ABA.
• Alignment with our mission and values.
• Empathy, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and compassion.

In addition, we expect that you:

• Have earned a minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Complete forty (40) hours of training.
• Have experience working with autistic children of varying ages, and knowledge of applied behavior analysis preferred.
• Obtain New York State Educational Department (NYSED) Fingerprint Clearance (required).
• Adhere to departmental and institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Complete agency training.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.

Anderson’s QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:

To actively support Anderson’s mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more!

To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $23.00/Hourly

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?

A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.

Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team

If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you’ve envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you’ll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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