Behavior Technician
Dream Team:
Dash ABA is a center-based Early Childhood Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider with multiple locations in the Midwest. Our leadership team has been working together for many years, focusing on excellent care for children and ensuring that our employees have a fun, supportive and fulfilling work environment.
We believe that only well supported teams can do their best work for our kids and families. You will not want to miss the opportunity to get in on the ground level of a growing company with a rockstar team… come join the band!
Learning Through Play:
It’s OK if you haven’t worked as a behavior technician before. We will provide you with training and support to learn about implementation of ABA therapy. In fact, in the early days of your employment we will support you in achieving the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential. This could be the jumping off place for a whole new career!
There is one prerequisite skill you’ll need… that’s knowing how to have fun! Do you like fun? Keep reading!
The Goods:
- Starting pay of $15 /hour (increases after passing the RBT certification) with more senior member of the team earning up to $20 /hour
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM center based schedule
- Mentorship with experienced RBTs and BCBAs
- Ongoing training
- Optional learning opportunities like our monthly journal article review breakfast
- Career advancement opportunities including our awesome DASH Clinical Growth Program (designed to support those seeking to obtain a BCBA credential)
- Full time employees can expect
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) savings plan
What Does a Behavior Technician Do at DASH?
- Work 1:1 with children with autism under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by applying evidence-based techniques
- Teach individuals with autism focusing on communication, play, making friends, and age appropriate skill building
- Follow treatment plans prescribed by BCBAs while promptly communicating new, relevant information back to BCBAs to help refine plans
- Keep clients motivated by tailoring activities/techniques to their preferences
- Respond intentionally to challenging behavior by helping clients de-escalate and prompting appropriate skills
- Maintain accurate records of client performance/progress via data collection and clinical notes while adhering to privacy and other requirements
- Partner with BCBAs and clinical leadership to build relationships with families by providing effective, relatable information
- Prepare materials for upcoming sessions
- Support other technicians as needed
- Adhere to HIPPA and ethical guidelines
- Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to acquire further knowledge
- Help with initiatives outside clinical role as requested
- Support growth efforts by sharing job postings and participating in community outreach events
- Toilet training and diaper changing may be required
About You:
- Have an energetic attitude and desire to help kids succeed
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Coursework in psychology/related field preferred
- Experience working with children preferred
- Experience with special needs individuals preferred
- Must be able to maintain a reliable schedule
- Are sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population
- Have the ability to remain calm and neutral in challenging situations
- Have successful background clearance and reference checks