Advanced Behavior Technician

We believe that it is essential for the services we provide to progress alongside the ever-evolving field of ABA. In doing so, we utilize naturalistic teaching strategies, assent & trauma-informed care, and frequent, combined meetings amongst professionals (BCBAs, SLPs, & OTs) on staff to create and maintain comprehensive treatment packages.

What we bring:
• Paid training to help ensure you are confident and successful as you progress through our career levels.
• Tuition reimbursement toward masters level education in a needed field. If you have the drive and desire, Lighthouse will be by your side all the way to BCBA Certification.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and growth.
• Benefits that start on day one: health, dental, and vision insurance, $20,000 life insurance coverage at no cost to you, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 401k retirement plan with company match after 30 days.
• Generous time off: 3 weeks earned Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, 8 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave.
• Full time schedule, Monday through Friday, and 40+ hours per week.
• A supportive and fun work environment that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families.

Responsible for providing intensive 1:1 therapy and support to the clinical team with regards to training and data collection. Must maintain knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and assist in training a small team of therapists to provide quality services to all clients at LAC. Clients include individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other language delays.

Reports to: Program Managers and/or Clinical Director

Responsibilities:
• Substitutes for or implements 1:1 therapists as needed
• All responsibilities for therapists apply to trainer
• Completes & maintains Registered Behavior Technician credentialing
• Assists with staff training specific to client individual treatment plans, behavior plans, & RBT task list
• Assists with completing weekly treatment integrity checks of each therapist within team
• Monitors & tracks therapist feedback accurately
• Manages therapist during support staff shifts & trains therapists to lead group skills
• Lead groups skills, as needed
• Completes therapist competency checks
• Assists therapists in completing paperwork & data, as needed
• Assists in conducting assessments as supervised by Program Manager, or Clinical Director and preps new client supplies
• Assists with all tasks associated with central reach
• Demonstrates creativity & “think outside the box” attitude to provide support and achieve positive outcomes for all clients?
• Consistently builds rapport with clients & families to achieve best possible outcomes
• Attends & maintains all outside training certifications (CPI, CPR, First Aid, RBT, etc.)
• Attends & implements feedback from weekly supervision with Program Manager
• Assists Program Manager in prepping materials (insurance forms, parent notes, inventories, program materials, etc.)

Physical Requirements:
• Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs
• Running
• Able to sustain impact to body (i.e., being hit, etc.) in any area
• Crouching, squatting, kneeling for sustained periods of time
• Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes
• Full range of motion of hands and arms
• Sitting on floor and chair for long periods of time
• Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support
• Communicates expressively and receptively both verbally and written

Requirements

Qualifications: Exceeds all expectations in completing therapist duties as summarized below:
• Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for minimum of 1 year
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy sessions
• Implementing all skill acquisition programs & maintenance programs
• Accurate data collection
• Implementing all behavior protocols & FBA/BIPs as provided
• Flexible, creative, & possessing excellent time management skills
• Leadership experience & skills demonstrated
• Knowledge of basic functions of behavior
• Knowledge of data collection procedures

Salary Description
Up to $23.00/hour, based on education/experience