Registered Behavior Technician (ABA) UCP of Western Massachusetts

Human Service Forum; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an RBT Behavior Technician to provide ABA therapy to children with autism in North Adams, MA. This per diem role offers flexibility and focuses on enhancing skills such as language and social interactions. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a commitment to helping children improve behavioral outcomes.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Must be provisionally certified as a Behavior Technician.
• Experience with children in ABA or special education preferred.
• Infant and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA therapy and supports to children with ASD.
• Collaborate with families and specialists for treatment plans.
• Work under BCBA supervision in community settings.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree or 60+ Credit Hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA)
Job Type:Per Diem
Schedule: 6-8 hours per week, hourly
Location: North Adams, MA

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA) Responsibilities:

In this role you will provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and individualized supports to children ages 0-3 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and challenging behaviors for the purpose of increasing language, self-help, play, social skills, ADL skills, and decreasing challenging behaviors in various settings.You will work under the supervision and support of a BCBA to provide services on a regular schedule in homes or in a community setting in South Berkshire County You will work collaboratively with other EI specialists and familiesin support of the goals, objectives and strategies identified in the child’s behavioral treatment plans.You will work with the family to find a mutually agreeable schedule of visits which may include afternoons/evenings or mornings.

Current RBT certification preferred. Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and complete Safety Care training within 6 months of hire date if not already obtained.

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA) Qualifications:

• Ability to be provisionally certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) as a paraprofessional or Behavior Technician which requires a bachelor’s degree any major,or
• Associate’s degreeor60+ Credit Hours in related field, or
• Associate’s degreeor60+ Credit Hours in unrelated fieldandone of the following:
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents in ABA field or early childhood or special education with home-based experience preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT), Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT), or Senior Behavior Therapist
• Basic Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Knowledge of community-based health systems and resources
• Infant and Pediatric/Child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience with electronic documentation or ability to learn.
• Schedule flexibility to meet the needs of families.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to problem solve.
• Ability to effectively communicate based on the needs of the audience
• Strong ability to positively represent UCP and provide a conscientious and caring attitude
• Ability to perform essential job functions through in-person, face to face contact as required, in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
• Evidence of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Acceptable CORI, SORI and DPPC background checks and National
• Fingerprint Check.

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA) Benefits:

• W-2 employee
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral programand more!

About Us:
As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP ofWestern Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles – Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a “Life Without Limits” for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more athttp://ucpwma.org