Certified Behavior Technician
Gersh Autism
West Hempstead, new york
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Do you want to help change lives each day? A Certified Behavior Technician provides 1:1 behavioral intervention service to children with special needs and support to their families. Certified Behavior Technicians are responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst/Clinical Supervisor.
Certified Behavior Technician Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality ABA services to families and children by implementing individualized treatment programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Be the Best in Best Practice! Initial and ongoing training is provided to help you develop and refine your clinical practice as a Registered Behavior Technician.
- Gersh Caregiver Advocacy Resources Education and Support (Gersh C.A.R.E.S) provides our families with regular, interactive lectures and hands on parent education (in 1:1 and monthly group structure). Under the direct supervision of a BCBA, Clinical Supervisor, participate in parent education groups to truly improve the quality of life for our families!
*Please note all the above are the responsibilities of the role, however the role is not limited to only the above*
Requirements
Certified Behavior Technician Qualifications:
- RBT or CBT license required
- Minimum of 12 hours of college credit in ABA, Psychology, Education, or other related field preferred
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
- CPR/First Aid/BLS certification preferred
Certified Behavior Technician Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child.
- Must be able to lift 35+ pounds
Certified Behavior Technician Working Conditions:
- Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
- BCBA Supervision available for BCBA Students
- CPI training and certification provided
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Flexible spending account