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Job Description
What sets us apart from the rest?
We are a smaller, family run ABA facility located in Colorado Springs. We offer paid training, company sponsored gym membership, competitive wage, IRA with company matching, flexible time off, paid holidays after 1 year (for full time staff), performance-based merit pay increases, PCM certification, career development, candidate program, semi-annual performance reviews, supplemental insurance and life insurance, flexible scheduling, company sponsored team building events, company issued device and software, ongoing supervision, and a rewards and recognition program.
As a Behavior Technician, you will provide intensive 1:1 instruction to young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and mentally delayed children using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching tactics. Therapists teach communication, imitation, motor, self-regulation, and other skills from the child's service goals via ABA techniques.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Experience working 1:1 with children and/or in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis Ease working with children (between the ages of 2 to 21) Must have a professional attitude Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication Experience with data collection preferred Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills Must be highly motivated and self-directed Ability to work with highly aggressive clients who hit, bite, spit, yell/scream, and kick as well as other high magnitude aggression towards self, staff, and others Any other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Licensure:
RBT certification required within 3 months of hire CPR/BLS certification Professional Crisis Management Certificate (PCM) or willingness to complete upon hire, and ongoing maintenance of certifications Must have valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance Upon hire, ongoing training is provided as needed or as requested Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time (30 minutes or more) Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for a minimum of 30 minutes Must be able to lift to 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of working time Must be able to sign off on requirements upon hire
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour