Behavior Technician Sacramento and Yuba City
Sacramento, CA, United States
Applicants currently certified as a Registered Behavior Technician or a Board Certified Autism Technician will receive a $500 bonus after 90 days of hire.
B.ehavioral & E.ducational S.trategies & T.raining (B.E.S.T.) has been serving children with autism and their families in the Central Valley since 1999. For an employment application and for more information about this position please visit our website at www.bestforautism.com.
We are looking for individuals to provide one-on-one behavioral treatment to children with autism. Our services are in-home, at school, as well as center-based. We provide services to children in Stanislaus, Sacramento Sutter, and San Joaquin Counties.
We offer:
Competitive pay based on experience and education
Bonus for applicants currently RBT or BCAT Certified ($500 after 90 days of hire)
Mileage Reimbursement/Paid Drive Time
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Health/Medical/Dental Insurance for Full-Time Employees
Supplemental Insurance
Matched contributions to a simple IRA Retirement Account for Full-Time Employees
Annual reviews with potential for wage increase
Opportunities for career advancement
Supervision by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) available to employees pursuing certification as a Board-Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Employee rewards programs
Paid Vacation & Sick time
Paid new hire and ongoing training
Highly rewarding work environment dedicated to embracing autism and enhancing lives
Training Opportunities
Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
The ideal candidate for this position must be:
-Organized and independent enough to meet the demands working away from an office requires
-Confident, mature, professional
-Able to follow procedures to the letter, can take accurate data, and are motivating teachers to children with special needs
-Feel confident dealing with disruptive or aggressive behaviors while working alone with a child in their home environment
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition, the individual must be punctual and have reliable means of transportation to work.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent for entry level position
Must have BA/BS degree for experienced level position.
Higher starting pay is available to candidates with a BA/BS degree.
Some experience working with children is preferred but not required
Must be willing to become a certified Behavior Technician within 90 days of hire
Training and certification fees provided by company
Tuberculosis clearance
Provide record of immunization to Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster) & Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Must be fluent in English (spoken/written)
Department of Justice/Livescan fingerprint clearance
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have proof of auto insurance (name must be on policy)
Must have a clean driving record (MVR required)
Must be able to access a computer and the internet from a location other than the center
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Able to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and supervisors
Ability to plan, set-priorities, and juggle multiple tasks while remaining flexible to changing schedules and priorities in a fast paced environment
Ability to speak and present effectively to clients and clients' families
Ability to execute duties with minimal direction
Physical Demands
Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
Occasionally move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally lift 50 pounds unaided
Sit on the floor for up to three hour periods at a time while moving from a sitting (on floor) to standing position 6-12 times per hour
Must be able to react quickly to client escape behaviors
Must be able to run quickly to keep up with an escaping client
Work in homes with pets
Drive to and from 2-3 locations per day for a maximum of an hour and a half at a time