Behavior Technician Southeast Missouri

Palma Academy of Learning; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Palma Academy of Learning is seeking an entry-level ABA Technician to provide center- and community-based ABA therapy. You will help clients express wants and needs, teach alternative communication, and maintain individualized care.

The role emphasizes data collection and adherence to policies and legal requirements, with ongoing training and in-clinic observation. The position requires a high school diploma (preferred college coursework in behavior analysis) and an FBI background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework in human development and/or behavior analysis (preferred).
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential (preferred).
• Ability to pass a Level 1 FBI Background check, including fingerprinting.
• Active Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in a center-based or community-based setting.
• Support each client with the understanding they are trying to communicate their wants and needs.
• Teach clients ways to communicate their wants and needs so others in their environment understand their individualized needs.
• Support each client through the lens of teaching opportunities.
• Support each client with an understanding they are an individual and their individuality is the highest priority for their care.
• Assist in the facilitation of a professional work environment welcoming to all colleagues, clients, and families.
• Implement teaching programs as outlined by the Behavior Analyst.
• Advocate for appropriate training to ensure programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Collect minute-by-minute data accurately and enter into the electronic medical record system.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to develop professional skills and further knowledge.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies and company policies.
• Adhere to Federal and State laws specific to healthcare and health records.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework in human development and/or behavior analysis

Registered Behavior Technician credential

Job description

These steps outline our hiring process:

1. You will receive an email to complete an employment application AND sign consent(s) for us to contact your previous employers.
2. You will be invited to a virtual interview.
3. If you pass the virtual interview, you will be invited to an in-person interview to observe therapy sessions.
4. If you pass the in-person interview, we will process your background checks and send you an offer letter.
5. After you sign an offer letter, we will send you onboarding paperwork to complete to complete electronically.
6. After all of your onboarding paperwork is complete, you will start your in-person, in-clinic training.

Job Description

• Provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in a center-based or community-based setting
• Support each client with the understanding they are trying to communicate their wants and needs
• Teach clients ways to communicate their wants and needs so others in their environment are able to understand their individualized needs
• Support each client through the lens of teaching opportunities
• Support each client with an understanding they are an individual and their individuality is the highest priority for their care
• Assist in the facilitation of a professional work environment that is welcoming to all colleagues, clients, and families
• Implement teaching programs as outlined by the Behavior Analyst
• Advocate for appropriate training to ensure programs are being implemented with fidelity
• Collect minute-by-minute data accurately and enter into the electronic medical record system
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to develop professional skills and further knowledge
• Adhere to time and attendance policies
• Adhere to company policies
• Adhere to Federal and State laws specific to healthcare and health records

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• College course work in human development and/or behavior analysis (preferred)
• Registered Behavior Technician#174; credential (preferred)
• Ability to pass a Level 1 FBI Background check, including finger printing
• Active Driver's License

_ Things to Consider!_

• We work to teach our clients effective communication skills
• Our clients tend to engage in behaviors that some consider quot;problem behaviorquot; - we view through the lens of communication