Certified Behavior Technician

Description

Purpose

Act as a Certified Behavior Technician (CBT), Implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related diagnoses. Services would take place in a classroom and in-home setting under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and in accordance with their service plan and Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery regulations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide highly intensive behavioral support and ABA program implementation under the supervision of a BCBA to children diagnosed with ASD or related diagnoses within the CUBS classroom and in the home setting.
• Implement ABA strategies and deliver programs designed by the BCBA to children.
• Record data on goals and objectives and graph daily.
• Maintain accurate records for each child.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to ensure collaboration and continuity of care between ABA, Speech and Occupational therapy providers.
• Ensure compliance with BACB and DOH requirements under supervision of the BCBAs.
• Assist with classroom set-up, clean up, maintain, and prepare classroom supplies/equipment. Record attendance and complete session notes daily.
• Maintain kitchen in clean order; maintain kitchen supplies; compile shopping lists for snack and do some classroom laundry.
• Comply with Kindering’s policies and procedures including Kindering’s Behavioral Health Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Foster an environment that celebrates neurodiversity and respects people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children with autism in a classroom or home-based setting preferred.
• Completion of 40-hour Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) training course within 1 month of hire.
• Application for Department of Health CBT license submitted or obtained within 1 month of hire.
• Basic knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or strong motivation to learn these principles.

Minimum Prerequisites

• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Demonstrates punctuality in all facets of job (staff meetings, home visits, team meetings)
• Demonstrate basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers
• Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check
• Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• Have access to dependable vehicle
• Be able to lift 40 pounds (average three-year-old)
• Pass tuberculosis test
• Have current first aid and CPR certification or obtain within 1 week of hire.

Services that Kindering Provides

• Compensation despite client cancellation
• Reimbursement for mileage
• Clinical supervision of restricted and unrestricted hours for those seeking BCBA certification
• Training and assistance in obtaining a Certified Behavior Technician License in Washington State; including reimbursement for 40-hour training course and application fee.
• Training and assistance in obtaining a Registered Behavior Technician Certification from the Board of Behavior Analysis

Salary : $23 - $25