Behavior Technician (Arkansas City, KS)

Minimum Requirements 

In addition to the requirements for each role list above, applicants must:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid ID, have reliable transportation and maintain appropriate auto insurance (unless previously agreed upon)
• Pass criminal background checks as required by each funding source.
• Obtain the Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) credential within 3 months of their hire date.(**This may not be required depending on the caseload you are assigned)
• Possess interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with clients, caregivers, and team members
• Be willing to work on a flexible schedule: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, between 8am-8pm, and some weekends

*Suggested/Recommended Majors:  Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Education, Early Childhood, Special Education and Speech Therapy

*If applicable, hours can be included as work study!

Minimum Qualifications

• In addition to the requirements for each role list above, applicants must:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid ID, have reliable transportation and maintain appropriate auto insurance (unless previously agreed upon)
• Pass criminal background checks as required by each funding source.
• Obtain the Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) credential within 3 months of their hire date. (**This may not be required depending on the caseload you are assigned)
• Possess interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with clients, caregivers, and team members
• Be willing to work on a flexible schedule: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, between 8am-8pm, and some weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• College educated and degree-seeking candidates
• Experience working with individuals with autism
• RBT credential at the time of hiring

Responsibilities and Requirements 

As part of their employment, employees must:

• Act professionally and treat clients with respect and dignity at all times.
• Engage in professional development activities as outlined by IBT, including attending training sessions, reading journal articles about behavior analysis, and conducting research as part of a client’s treatment team.
• Conduct intervention and data collection as prescribed by the client’s treatment plan, including monitoring and accommodating frequent program modifications, as well as accurately collecting and reporting data.
• Strictly follow designated protocols to foster skills and behavior generalization.
• Submit to occasional fidelity and competency checks conducted by consultants or lead teachers during therapy sessions.
• Stay apprised of the client’s IBP and/or PCSP Program and demonstrate competency in all skills listed under the supervision of the Autism Specialist, Consultant, or Case Manager.
• Complete weekly communication reports summarizing successes or concerns with both administrative (e.g. schedule, pay) and therapy tasks (programs, behavior).

Employees must also achieve at least 80% accuracy on the initial IBT training within 14 days of employment. Employees failing to achieve 80% accuracy will be placed on unpaid administrative leave until this outcome can be achieved. 

Additional Benefits and Bonuses Available! 

Professional Development Assistance:  Employees have the opportunity to receive in-house CPR and Safety Assist training and certification at significantly reduced or zero cost.

If full-time qualified, employees are eligible for:

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Paid sick leave
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (eligibility dependent upon average hours worked)
• Short Term Disability (eligibility dependent upon avg hrs worked)
• Supervision for BACB Certifications (as needed)
• Tuition Discount
• Professional memberships and resources
• Professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible site

If interested, apply today! 

Job Types:  Full-time, Part-time 

Pay: $15-$21/hr (Hourly pay can be negotiated based on education and experience)