2631-Behavior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician 

Part Time/Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:55-2:25pm

Location: Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas (The needs of our clients change from time to time.)

Compensation Range: $22.50-$28.00/per hour **BONUS ELIGIBLE**

Position Summary:

The Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) is responsible for the implementation of the Individual Support Plan. The BT/RBT must be supervised by either a BSC or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BT/RBT is also responsible for implementing the goals and objectives outlined in the Individual Support Plan and/or the programming created by the BCBA for insurance funded cases or districts. The BT/RBT will ensure that all home care is provided in a caring and respectful way in keeping with all relevant policies and procedures and division standards.

During the training phase, BTs/RBTs enjoy a dynamic schedule rather than a fixed client assignment, giving you the opportunity to work with a variety of learners, teams, and settings across your region. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on flexibility, value diverse clinical experiences, and enjoy supporting client in multiple settings based on program needs. Post-training, BT/RBTs will be assigned permanent placements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work 1:1 with client in independent and group settings within the designation region
• Read and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collect session data and submit documentation in a timely manner
• Support healthy communication, social and behavioral skills
• Provide interactive therapeutic support to extinguish or minimize maladaptive behaviors
• Collaborate with the treatment team to increase positive behavioral outcomes
• Complete administrative tasks when billable hours are not available

Team:

This role will be part of the clinical team, reporting to the NJ State and Regional Directors.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years working with children
• Comfortable in working with a variety of children and behavioral needs across a variety of settings without direct support from a supervisor
• Demonstrate strong competence and confidence with ABA principles, concepts, interventions
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned which may include creating program materials and caring for the environment within assigned clinics
• Competent in using technology for daily documentation
• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills
• Willingness to accept and implement feedback
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel and run during shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Psychology, Education, Social Work)
• 2 years of working in a direct care human services profession preferred
• Active RBT Certification

Benefits:

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan. 

Who we are:  

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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