Registered Behavior Technician (School Setting)

Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students' lives will be improved.

Job Description

You are an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Behavior Technician who will treat, track, and report the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) related interventions for individuals with autism, developmental delays, and other learning disabilities while working with a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) in a school-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Student Supervision - Supervise students 1:1 or in small groups at Hope Academy in Canonsburg
• Treatment - Support students in their IEP and behavior plan goals by collaborating with behavior staff and therapists
• Data Tracking - Ensure accurate and reliable data collection in order to identify skill acquisitions, behavioral improvement, and mastered target achievement
• Reporting - Complete documentation in accordance with Hope deadlines and legal timelines
• Collaboration - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional and support staff, administration, students, parents, and community groups
• Training - Actively participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs to continuously update skills
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician Certificate
• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

• Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance
• Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education
• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
• Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification
• CPR/First Aid
• TB/Physical

Benefits

• Starting Pay Rate of $21/hr
• Health Insurance - With employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Investment Savings Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discount Market

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:

Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)

Color

Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)

Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)

Ancestry or national origin

Age (40 and over)

Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

Genetic information

Veteran or military status

Familial or martial status

Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:

Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements

Assignments, classifications, and promotions

Compensation, benefits, and training

Transfers, discipline, and termination

Discipline and termination

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship

Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.