Behavior Technician/RBT - Latham

Anderson Center For Autism Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Center For Autism Inc is seeking a Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician to provide direct person-centered applied behavior analysis services at the Anderson Center Clinic in Latham, NY. The successful candidate will collaborate with departments to address behavior-related issues and develop programs to support individuals in our care.

The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about Autism Spectrum Disorder and have experience working with autistic children. This position offers a pay rate of $23.00/hour and requires relevant education and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Completion of 40 hours of training required.
• NYS Fingerprint Clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, evidence-based clinical services.
• Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments.
• Collect and record individual behavior data.
• Communicate progress with parents and caregivers.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Experience with applied behavior analysis

Data collection skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician is an integral component to the expansion and development of the Anderson Center Clinic at Anderson Center for Autism in Latham, NY. This position is responsible for providing direct person-centered applied behavior analysis services to individuals served by the Anderson Center Clinic. The RBT/BT will collaborate across all departments to promote resolution of behavior-related and treatment implementation issues as well as create, implement, and evaluate programmatic development to support the individuals we serve. This position will be supervised by a NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst/Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Quality of Life Expectation for All Staff

To actively further the agency’s mission to optimize quality of life (QofL) for individuals served by monitoring and implementing systems that promote the QofL of the individuals in our care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related Developmental Disabilities.
• Provide quality, evidence based clinical services.
• Provide direct care to individuals in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed and supervised by the LBA/BCBA.
• Collect and record data on individual behavior.
• Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of individuals and family members as in line with individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for all those within the Anderson Center community.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding individual’s progress as instructed by LBA/BCBA.
• Adhere to departmental/institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Participate in agency training expectations, professional development, and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Behavior Technicians will have a minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• The Behavior technician will have completed 40 hours of training.
• New York State Education Department (NYSED) Fingerprint Clearance required.
• Experience working with autistic children of varying ages, and knowledge of applied behavior analysis preferred.

Pay

$23.00/Hourly

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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