ABA Therapist (Behavior Technician)
Title: Behavior Technician/ ABA Therapist
FLSA: Non-exempt
Department: ABA
Location: Texas- Houston
Supervisor: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Summary:
The Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy directly to patients between the ages of 2-8 years old who have a diagnosis of Autism or a related disorder. Therapy is conducted 1:1 or in small groups in an in-home setting or community-based setting to address interventions related to communication, socialization and skills to reduce problematic behaviors. The
Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist is supervised and trained by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Ongoing training and supervision is provided, and all Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapist are required to obtain and maintain their credential as a Registered Behavior Technician.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- Preferred: College coursework in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education or related field
- Experience working with children between the ages of 2-8 or volunteering with children
- Dependable, punctual and flexible
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Highly-motivated
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation- ability to drive to client home or community-based settings
- Preferred: ABA Experience or RBT Credentialed
Job Functions:
- Works directly with patients implementing treatment plans and interventions recommended by
BCBA
- Establish and maintains enthusiasm and motivation throughout therapy sessions
- Implements ABA therapy techniques which include but are not limited to discrete trail training, natural environment training, imitation, socialization and behavior management
- Implements individualized behavioral intervention plan to address severe maladaptive behaviors that may include aggression, elopement, hair pulling, biting, kicking, etc.
- Works collaboratively with a team of Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapist and BCBAs
- Monitors and records each occurrence of treatment (data collection and session summary)
- Communicate with parents/caregivers
- Assist patients in daily living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. as recommended on the treatment plan/intervention
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings
- Maintain requirements for RBT Credential (supervision log and re-certification)
