Behavior Technician- Melbourne & Viera

Job Description

Job Description

Location: In homes/ schools throughout Melbourne & Viera

Monday-Friday: Between 9 AM – 6:30 PM (Flexible hours in between this as it is based on client schedule) 

If you are passionate about improving the lives of children on the spectrum and want to work for a company that prioritizes integrity, creativity, and compassion, please keep reading. We provide full training for those just starting their careers in the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) field and room for growth for more experienced candidates.

Here's what we offer:

• Competitive Pay: $20+/ hr
• A Rewarding Career: Helping kids achieve their goals!
• Training: Ongoing training and support
• Culture: Innovative, Creative, and Ethical
• Additional Income: Bonuses, raises, and incentives.
• Growth: RBT Certification and aspiring BCBA program

Here's what we need from you:

• Education: High School Diploma or College Degree
• Experience: Childcare, healthcare, or mental health preferred (but we will train the right candidate)
• Dependability: Consistency and reliability is crucial for the child's success
• Integrity: You will work in the child's home without constant supervision
• Positivity & Patience: It's all about positive reinforcement and repetition
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English

Behavior Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Provide one on one in-home Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
• Conduct Discrete Trials, Natural Environment Teaching, and various teaching/reinforcement methods in line with the Behavior Support Plan.
• Work collaboratively with a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong technology skills for data collection and entry
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while being an active participant who contributes to team activities, meetings, and training
• Ability to set and achieve goals that benefit the patient, the team, and the BT/RBT
• Ability to receive feedback, coaching, and counseling while maintaining a positive attitude and commitment to be a continuous learner
• Ability to pass a background screen, reference checks, and drug screen

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time standing as well as an ability to lift items up to 50 lbs
• Endurance to move quickly from a seated position to a standing position to accommodate the treatment plan and/ or for the safety of the patient
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate office equipment, etc.

At Cultivate we celebrate and support diversity. We thrive off our differences to provide the highest quality practices for our communities. Cultivate is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants. Our policies and practices prohibit 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.