Registered Behavior Technician/ABA therapist

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  COMPANY DESCRIPTION

  
  

  The Developmental Advantage is an accredited Behavior Health Center of Excellence focusing on pediatric outpatient therapy serving Kanawha and surrounding counties! We are currently hiring enthusiastic individuals interested in a rewarding career!

  
  


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  HOURS OF OPERATION

  
  

  Monday- Friday  8:30am-4:00pm

  
  



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  Find your purpose as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) making positive changes in the lives of individuals with autism today!
  We provide you with all the training you need to learn and grow in the world of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
  
  Responsibilities: As an RBT, you will work in a 1:1 behavioral therapy setting with your client. You will be providing ABA interventions that can build and improve upon your clients communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. What this looks like in practice varies greatly, since behavioral therapy is so specific to an individual patient’s needs.
  
  The job duties RBTs perform every day include:
  
  Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings
  Following the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols
  Collecting and recording data based on client behavior
  Communicating with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress
  Assisting behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition
  Assisting behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in the preparation of client materials
  
  Requirements – Entry Level Experience: RBT Certificate required
  Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
  Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
  
  License: CPR/First Aid (Preferred, must be able to obtain), RBT certificate (required, must be able to obtai

  
  



• Work authorization: United States (Required)
  
  Required travel: for background check 



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  Benefits:   

Paid on the job training   

Paid supervision    

Continued mentorship      

33-40 hours for full-time staff    

Paid holidays for full-time staff (Including 1 paid week off in December for Christmas Holiday)

PTO after 1 year for full-time staff 

Insurance Consultant to help you find the plan that works for you 

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  Other:
  You must be 18 years of age or older
  Ability to work a minimum of 33 hours full-time
  Valid driver’s license or state ID
  You must be able to pass a drug test
  Ability to pass state and/or federal background check
  Energetic attitude and desire to help individuals with developmental disabilities succeed
  Must be able to lift 50lbs
  Must be able to stand, walk, and run as needed throughout the day
  
  If you have experience in any of the following areas, we encourage you to apply:  Experience working with children with Autism, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavior Specialists, Childcare Workers, Direct Support Professionals, Healthcare workers, Interventionists, Mental Health Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Preschool Teachers, Psychology Majors, Respite Care Workers, Social Services, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Teacher's aides, Experience working with Children, and Youth Program Coordinator.
  
  If you have educational background or are studying in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, Speech and Hearing Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Sociology, or related field.