Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Conway

Location: Conway, Arkansas, United States Department: RBTs

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic person looking to positively impact the lives of children diagnosed with special needs? At Pediatrics Plus you can do just that! We are currently seeking Behavior Technicians (BT) to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

Why you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus

Competitive Pay Compensation

Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K

Training & Development

Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Supportive & Interdisciplinary Work Environment

What you will do

The BT is a paraprofessional responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analytic services under the close supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).  The BT only follows intervention or assessment plans created by the supervising BCBA. The supervising BCBA determines and assigns tasks for the BT to perform as a function of his/her training, experience, and competency levels.

Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA

Participate in the implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), created by the BCBA to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

Participate in implementation of daily data collection.

Participate in entering data collected and updating graphs, along with reporting data to supervising BCBA.

Assist in observational assessments with the BCBA, such as the ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data collection.

Prepare and implement all materials for all sessions as directed by the skill acquisition program.

Implement appropriate teaching procedures and interventions based on behavior modification determined by the supervising BCBA.

Store all notes, data collection, graphs, and other documentation in designated software system in compliance with HIPPA.

Maintain visual supervision of the child at all NEVER leaves a child unattended.

Speak in a well-modulated, pleasant, and caring voice to children, parents, and staff.

Represent the program to parents, visitors, and the public in a positive way.

Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment by ensuring that children are kept clean and toys and other materials get disinfected each day.

Display concern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic.

Ensure confidentiality of children and employee Responds to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy.

Participate in one-on-one meetings with leader.

Comply with BACB’s ethics requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.

Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Complete 40 hours of paid training by supervising BCBA - must be completed within 90 day period once hired.

Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by supervising BCBA.

Pass the RBT exam through BACB to become a Registered Behavior Technician.

Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Annual Requirements

Complete annual renewal through BACB.

Receive ongoing supervision and comply with BACB’s ethics requirements.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: Starts at $14.00 per hour

Full Time

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