Behavior Technician/RBT - Latham

Behavior Technician / RBT

Would you like to turn your compassion into action, doing the meaningful work of empowering children with autism and other neurodiversities with the skills needed to thrive in all areas of their lives. Would you like to work in a place where you can likewise open doors that enhance your own quality of life as well? As Behavior Technician / RBT at the Anderson Center Clinic in Latham, NY, you will enjoy rewarding days full of breakthroughs as you use evidence-based tools to carry out customized plans that maximize success. By providing person-centered services rooted in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines - you can help set the stage for young people to experience greater success in the classroom, at home, and out in their communities now and for years to come. And, as you enrich life for others, you will also enjoy a culture that champions its team, with clear pathways for career advancement and the robust benefits that will make you want to stay long-term.

What You Will Do as Behavior Technician / RBT:

• Maintain a knowledge base of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related Developmental Disabilities, working under the supervision of a New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA/BCBA) who can support your learning and development.
• Help create, implement, and evaluate programmatic development to ensure that plans are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
• Work with team members in other departments to promote resolution of behavior-related and treatment implementation concerns.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical services with compassion.
• Provide direct care to individuals in one-on-one or group therapy settings, implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans that yield results you can be proud of.
• Collect and record data on individual behavior.
• Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of individuals and family members, educating them on the details and follow-through of individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols so that children can experience consistency across settings and caregivers.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone with whom you connect as part of our Anderson Center community, building trusted relationships with families/caregivers, fellow team members, and most importantly, the children you serve.
• Clearly communicate progress, objectives, and any concerns with parents and caregivers of the children you serve, as instructed by LBA/BCBA.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• A genuine belief in the potential of the children you serve, and unwavering respect for them.
• Dedication to fostering a sense of self and belonging for all in your orbit.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or a willingness to learn the evidence-based principles of ABA.
• Alignment with our mission and values.
• Empathy, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and compassion.

In addition, we expect that you:

• Have earned a minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Complete forty (40) hours of training.
• Have experience working with autistic children of varying ages, and knowledge of applied behavior analysis preferred.
• Obtain New York State Educational Department (NYSED) Fingerprint Clearance (required)
• Adhere to departmental and institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Complete agency training.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.

Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation: To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices. A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more! To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit. Pay Range: $23.00/Hourly

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life? A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism. Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole! Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!