Behavior Technician BeST

Behavior Technician Full Time - Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST)

Role Responsibilities

The Behavior Technician (BT) works as part of a treatment team at the Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST), with daily coaching of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), implementing individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs and treatment plans. We are looking for someone that is energetic to provide direct one on one and small group training using ABA procedures for children with a diagnosis of autism and/or intellectual disabilities who require skills training or display aggressive behavior. Training consists of skill acquisition for self-help skills, academic skills, social skills, communication skills, and basic attending skills. The BT maintains high levels of energy and a clean and safe environment throughout the day. The BT is dependable and motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse individuals between the ages of 3 to 15 years old.

• You will receive daily support and training from your supervisors.
• You can earn prizes for perfect attendance and high evaluation scores! We reward our staff with fun food days!
• We provide you with a paid 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training! We also pay for your RBT application fee and exam fee, as well as annual renewal fees!
• Pay increases to $17.00 per hour within the first year that you receive your RBT certification! And additional increases up to $20.00 based on years as an RBT.

• We provide 40 hours per week regardless of client cancellations!
• You earn 21 days of paid time off and paid holidays during the first year of employment!
  
  

The BT will receive comprehensive training on ABA techniques and continuous guidance on how to follow an individualized behavior support plan and programs. The BT will assist with preference assessments and functional analyses, conduct direct observations, collect data using paper/pencil and an electronic device, and provide verbal and physical prompts as needed. Monthly continuing education and supervision is assigned and provided through Texana. The BTs receive clinical supervision from the treatment team Behavior Analyst and employment supervision from the BeST managers. There is a video monitoring system, which allows for frequent observation and supervision of the treatment session by supervisors, parents, and other staff. The BT is responsible for complying with the Registered Behavior Technician Ethics Code and meeting the requirements to maintain their certification.

Salary

• $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
  
  

Required Education And/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• High school diploma or GED
  
  

Preferred Education And/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field
• Experience as a Behavior Technician in an ABA program
• Experience with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities including Autism
  
  

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR. Training is provided to employees once hired
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting (15#- 45#), pushing, stooping, light carrying (15#), repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting, twisting, and running.
• Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations
  
  

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer