Behavior Technician - Summer (Pittsburg, Kansas)

IBT; Pittsburg (KS); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Tuition discount

Job summary

IBT is hiring Behavior Technicians in Pittsburg, KS, offering full-time and part-time roles primarily during daytime hours. Responsibilities include implementing interventions and communicating with treatment teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma and eligibility for the RBT credential. The position offers a pay range of USD 15–21 per hour, and there are opportunities for training, professional development, and various benefits including paid sick leave and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass criminal background checks required by funding sources.
• Obtain RBT credential within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement interventions, manage data collection, and communicate with the treatment team.
• Engage in professional development activities and follow client protocols.
• Conduct therapy sessions as outlined in the treatment plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RBT credential (within 3 months)

Degree-seeking candidates preferred

Job description

Behavior Technician - Summer (Pittsburg, Kansas)

Integrated Behavioral Technologies, Inc. (IBT) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children and their families succeed through high-quality behavioral therapy services, with a focus on rural and low-income communities across Kansas.

About this position

We are currently hiring several Behavior Technicians in Pittsburg, KS. Positions are available full-time or part-time, Monday through Friday, primarily during daytime hours, with some optional early evening sessions. These roles can be seasonal for summer break (May 23rd–August 14th), with potential opportunities to continue into the fall based on staffing and client needs.

Roles

• Intensive Individualized Support (IIS): one‑on‑one implementation of interventions, data collection, and communication with the treatment team. Requires high school diploma and eligibility for certification in the Kansas Medical Assistance Program.
• Tutor (RBT credentialed): one‑on‑one implementation of interventions, data collection, and communication with the treatment team. Requires 40 hours of applied behavior analysis training, working towards a degree upon hire, and a current RBT credential.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid ID, reliable transportation, and appropriate auto insurance.
• Pass criminal background checks required by funding sources.
• Obtain the Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) credential within 3 months of hire (may not be required depending on caseload).
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, caregivers, and team members.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule: morning, afternoon, evening between 8am‑8pm, and some weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• College educated and degree‑seeking candidates.
• Experience working with individuals with autism.
• RBT credential at the time of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Act professionally and treat clients with respect and dignity at all times.
• Engage in professional development activities as outlined by IBT.
• Conduct intervention and data collection as prescribed by the client’s treatment plan.
• Strictly follow designated protocols to foster skill and behavior generalization.
• Submit to occasional fidelity and competency checks.
• Stay apprised of the client’s IBP and/or PCSP Program and demonstrate competency under supervision.
• Complete weekly communication reports summarizing successes or concerns with both administrative and therapy tasks.

Training & Certification

Employees must achieve at least 80% accuracy on the initial IBT training within 14 days of employment. Failure to achieve 80% accuracy will result in unpaid administrative leave until the outcome can be achieved.

Additional Benefits & Bonuses

• Professional development assistance: in‑house CPR and Safety Assist training and certification at reduced or zero cost.
• Paid sick leave (full‑time).
• Life Insurance.
• Long‑Term Disability (eligibility dependent upon average hours worked).
• Short‑Term Disability (eligibility dependent upon average hours worked).
• Supervision for BACB Certifications (as needed).
• Tuition Discount.
• Professional memberships and resources.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible site.

Compensation

USD 15–21 per hour. Pay can be negotiated based on education and experience.