Registered Behavior Technician - Charlotte

handscareers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

HANDS Center for Autism, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to provide one-on-one ABA-based interventions in home and center settings, under the supervision of a BCBA. You will implement skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans, collect data, and support families, with ongoing supervision and professional development.

Ideal candidates have 18+, HS diploma; experience with special needs; RBT preferred; valid driver’s license; compassionate, reliable, and able to lift

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma required; higher degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children with special needs.
• RBT certification preferred; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to clients in home and center-based settings.
• Run skill acquisition programs based on ABA principles.
• Complete daily program writing and data collection before end of shift.
• Work with BCBA to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collect and accurately record data on clients’ progress.
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Attention to detail

Patient and caring demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred (psychology/related)

RBT certification preferred

Job description

About HANDS Centerfor Autism, LLC

Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children with Autism? Are you interested in joining a growing organization that is dedicated to its clients and staff?

Your success is our success here at HANDS Center for Autism! We provide evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children ages 2+ and supportive services for their families and caregivers. We currently have clinics in Cary, Charlotte, Raleigh and Holly Springs. All of our clinics have been designed with both staff and clients in mind by providing safe and flexible therapy spaces along with spacious sensory gyms.

About the role

At HANDS, our Behavior Technicians (BT’s) are professionals who have completed a minimum of a 40-hour intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). All BT’s are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basis and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities. BT’s are responsible for the direct implementation of skill‑acquisition and behavior‑reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The BT may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) under the supervision of a BCBA.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to clients in both home and center-based settings
• Run skill acquisition programs with clients based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Complete daily program writing and data collection before the end of each shift
• Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans
• Collect and accurately record data on clients’ progress
• Maintain and protect the well‑being of all clients during treatment sessions

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a minimum of a High School Diploma; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field preferred
• A minimum of one (1) years experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs
• Strong preference for candidates who already possess the RBT certification
• Must be caring, energetic, and detail-oriented
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry up to a maximum of 50 lbs and remain standing for up to 4 hours
• Must be able to remain within close proximity to children at all times for safety
• Ability to get up and down from the floor independently

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of criminal history background check and drug testing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals in different settings