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BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services · 1 week ago

Behavior Technician - Entry Level, Company Paid RBT Certification

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $22/hr

BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services is dedicated to providing high-quality ABA therapy to children with autism. The Behavior Technician will implement treatment plans, collect data on client behavior, and work under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor to ensure effective therapy delivery.

FamilyHealth CareTherapeutics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children and young adults with autism consistent with the treatment plan under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor

Maintain targeted caseload hours of therapy per week

Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines

Implement treatment plans across multiple domains, including communication, social behavior, learner readiness skills, self-care, replacement behavior and behavior reduction as instructed by the Clinical Supervisor

Passionately motivates clients by adapting activities to their preferences

Calmly respond intentionally and in alignment with the client Behavior Intervention Plan to challenging behavior

Assist with assessments, under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, when they have assured proper training and administration of such assessment tools (i.e., VBMAPP, ABLLS)

Assist with maintaining order and safety among the clients in the therapy environment

Assist other personnel with related tasks as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in completion of their work activities and for the enhancement of daily operations of the therapy center. Provide session coverage for clients (One Time Move) as needed

Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and collaborate with a team of multi-disciplinary therapists to coordinate, communicate relevant information, and implement high quality therapy

Participate in training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s)

Completion of all assignments related to staff meetings and training (e.g., ABA meetings) by due date, including make-up assignments

Completion of daily activities/routines within the center (i.e., opening/closing procedures, cleaning, organization and creation of session materials, assisting other therapists, etc.)

Collect and maintain accurate records of client performance through data collection and insurance notes on an online data collection platform. Ensure billing for all appointments through online platform session conversion within a specified period

Implementation of treatment plans across multiple environments including centers, homes, and communities. Travel to the home and community may be required

Toilet training and diaper changing may be required

Uphold and maintain BYS core principles, policies, and procedures

Qualification

Applied Behavior AnalysisData collectionSensory strategiesMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProfessionalismEagerness to learnTime managementTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

High interest and willingness to learn about, understand and work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eagerness to learn about Applied Behavior Analysis and grow as a Behavior Technician

Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards

Ability to communicate proactively, timely, effectively and professionally with a variety of stakeholder types (clients, parents, Operations Team members, Behavior Analysts, Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists)

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with changing priorities and deadlines

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, execute on deadlines and produce high quality deliverables with attention to details

Ability to exude professionalism through communication, timeliness and preparedness

Proficiency in applications, games and web-based technology via an iPad and Microsoft Office Products, Word, Excel and Outlook

Reliable transportation is required for travel to and from work and between therapy environments

May regularly lift, pull, push, and /or move 10-25 pounds, and may frequently lift pull, push, and /or move up to 50 pounds

Physical ability to move quickly, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, twist, walk, sit, stand and reach for prolonged periods of time

Must be able to respond quickly, which may include transitioning from a seated position to standing in case of client elopement or emergency

Must be able to assess and navigate factors that may impact safety and security

This position's hours of work and days vary based on the needs of clients/business. Evening, weekend work and/or overtime may be required, as needed

This position requires prolonged periods of computer use and extended screen time throughout the workday

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and perform in an environment with elevated noise levels

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time