Begin a Career in Autism Therapy

1 month ago


Madison, United States KGH Autism Services Full time

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you love PLAYING with children? Have you been interested in the field of Autism, but haven't known where to start? Becoming a Behavior Technician may be the perfect fit for you

What is a Behavior Technician? A job as a Behavior Technician is an entry-level position that involves working with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that can cause language, social, and behavioral challenges. Behavior Techs (BTs) receive training to use a science-based therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help people with autism build skills in communication, socialization, self-help, and play.

As a Behavior Technician with KGH Autism Services, you will also travel to clients' homes (mileage reimbursed) where you will be in the environment they are most comfortable. Here, you will work 1-1 with young children on the autism spectrum to support their skill development.

Career Path Opportunities for a Behavior Technician (BT): 
  1. Behavior Technician (BT)
  2. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  3. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  4. Clinical Director (CD)
Perks of Becoming a Behavior Technician at KGH Autism Services
  • Competitive hourly pay starting at $17 - $23 per hour dependent on experience and education. PLUS a $1.50 increase in pay after 90 days with completed RBT
  • Guaranteed 40 hours for full-time employees - get paid even when clients cancel
  • Monday - Friday schedule - No Nights or Weekends Required
  • Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and certificate + an increase in pay once RBT certificate completed
  • Medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution
  • Company paid employee term life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 401K with 3% match
  • Paid time off - increases with tenure:
    • 8 paid holidays (including your birthday)
    • 1 floating holiday per anniversary year
    • 10 days vacation
    • 5 days sick time
*Dependent on employee eligibility.

This is an entry-level role ideal for a natural caregiver with experience in early childhood education, childcare/preschool, paraprofessional, mental health, or psychology. You will have assistance advancing your career in education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, behavior-based therapy, and other psychology specialties. Responsibilities How will you help children with Autism? As an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician at KGH Autism Services, you will provide 1:1 ABA therapy in various settings such as in the home, school, center, or community. Using research-based methods you will:
  • Teach individuals with autism to talk, play, make friends, and function independently, while helping reduce any inappropriate behaviors and improve mental health.
  • Collect data to demonstrate each client's progress toward reaching his or her goals
  • Analyze data by using our proprietary electronic data collection software for real time decision-making.
  • Collaborate with BCBAs, the client's family, and other technicians at clinical team meetings to report client progress and get specific feedback from the supervisor.
Required Skills ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician Qualifications
  • You must be at least 18 years of age
  • You must be authorized to work in the United States  
  • You must meet the physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of clients, packages, or equipment up to 50lbs, accessing non-barrier free premises, and using physical management techniques when required 
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education or related field
  • Certificate in First Aid and CPR Training
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders experience

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