Autism Therapist
1 month ago
Yorkville, Illinois, United States
Behavioral Perspective Inc
Full time
Join Our Team as a Behavior TechnicianAt Behavioral Perspective Inc, we are dedicated to providing top-notch therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism. As a Behavior Technician, you will play a vital role in helping our clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Responsibilities:- Provide 1:1 and group ABA services and programs as instructed by clinical supervisors in both clinic and in-home settings.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on programming as directed by clinical supervisors.
- Maintain professional interactions regularly with families at the clinic and in-home.
- Assist with pick-up and drop-off of clients at the clinic.
- Adhere to behavior intervention plans accurately and appropriately, as designed and trained by clinical supervisors.
- Perform basic childcare responsibilities, including but not limited to: changing diapers, changing soiled clothing, assisting with feeding, assisting with dressing.
- Facilitate independence in daily living skills, including but not limited to personal care and toileting.
- Assist in decreasing behaviors that interfere with learner success, such as aggression or self-injury.
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance practices.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing training and development as it related to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standards.
- Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols.
- Flexibility in scheduling to prioritize services for clients as needed for coverage in the event of employee absences.
- Must be able to pass a background check upon accepting a job offer, including criminal history, MVR history, and abuse and neglect registry checks.
- Receive and maintain an active RBT certification through the BACB (training provided).
- Receive and maintain an active QBS certification, as needed (training provided).
- Receive and maintain an active CPR and First Aid certification, as needed (training provided).
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Associates degree or higher in a human services field (preferred).
- 1-2 years of experience working in ABA or similar human services field (preferred).
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.