Behavior Technician - South Puget Sound Area

Behavior Technician

CBPI is in search of full-time (32+ hrs/wk) behavior technicians to work with children and adolescents in school-based settings throughout King and Pierce Counties. Connections contracts with several school districts to provide 1:1 support to children and adolescents with emotional behavior disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, and challenging behaviors. South schools consist of Federal Way, Tahoma, Renton, Highline, Kent and Auburn School Districts. NO weekend work is required. This is an entry level position where you will receive paid training to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). During the summer months there are center-based and homes part-time positions as well! This is a great position for those interested in autism, psychology, social work, counseling, mental health, and teaching to expand their careers and learn about the field of ABA. Come help us make a difference in a student's life! RBT's are responsible for delivering instruction and support by following behavior plans created by a BCBA. Behavior plans may include procedures on how to arrange the environment to prevent challenging behaviors, instructions for how to teach the student to communicate needs more appropriately, and procedures for how to respond to unsafe behaviors. All behavior plans are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. We provide comprehensive initial and ongoing training, and you will be provided with multiple weekly opportunities to collaborate with an experienced BCBA.

Job Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and/or emotional behavior disorders
• Maintain a safe environment for all students and staff members
• Follow behavior plans and acquisition plans created by a BCBA
• Take data on all target behaviors
• Attend team meetings
• Debrief with teachers daily
• Write daily session notes
• Collaborate with BCBA during observations

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Yearly raises
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Preferred if in psychology, social work, education, or related field
• Experience working with children and/or people with disabilities
• Strong desire to work with students with special needs
• A strong desire to work in a dynamic team and advance their knowledge and skills in Applied Behavior Analysis

Training Opportunities Include

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Credential
• Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) coaching and supervision
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision and guidance

This Job Is Ideal For Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

This Company Describes Its Culture As:

• Innovative — innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Compensation: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why Work With Us? At Connections, we work to create an environment where every employee is valued and has the training and support to make meaningful change in our clients' lives. Our employees enjoy consistent Monday through Friday schedules with full-time daytime hours as well as options for working with in-home clients and social groups in the evenings. Our extensive initial training for RBT's (100+ hours), in-house practicum curriculum for BCBA/BCaBA students, ongoing support for new BCBA's, ACE (CEU) events, and opportunities for professional growth and development make Connections a supportive environment with a focus on high quality services for our clients and professional support for our clinicians. Each Connections team member has access to high quality training, regular support and mentorship, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We also offer our employees an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program & more!