Center Based Registered Behavior Technician
About the position As an early childhood Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Ascend Behavior Partners, you won’t find our values statements on a coffee mug. Instead, you will find it in our DNA, where it shows in every interaction with clients, families, and our fellow “Ascenders.” Ascend Behavior Partners proudly offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a play-based natural environment to children with an autism diagnosis up to age seven. Join our mission of partnering with families to build a strong foundation for their children with an autism diagnosis in early childhood and beyond using ABA Therapy. This position calls for empathy, a playful Mary Poppins level spirit, a hunger for professional development, and Spider-Man-like quickness to think on your feet! If you are big-hearted, strongly committed, and believe in building a solid foundation of early intervention, apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch within 1 business day!
Responsibilities
- Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a play-based natural environment to children with an autism diagnosis up to age seven.
- Partner with families to build a strong foundation for their children with an autism diagnosis in early childhood and beyond using ABA Therapy.
- Engage and support clients in a playful environment.
- Travel to various clients’ homes up to 40 miles from your home location, reliably Monday through Friday.
- Provide life changing services to clients.
- Manage a healthy work-life balance by planning ahead for time off and communicating consistently with the team.
Requirements
- A passion for positively impacting the lives of children with autism and their families.
- Enthusiasm and high-energy levels to keep your client engaged and learning in a playful environment.
- Active (or voluntary inactive) RBT credential number on the BACB website.
- Experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician and proficient in ABA terminology and practice.
- Experience with children in a professional setting, supporting them with communication and behavioral needs.
- Reliable and consistent.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to travel to various clients’ homes up to 40 miles from your home location, reliably Monday through Friday.
- CPR certification (we will reimburse you if you don’t have it yet).
- Able to pass a background check, reference check and qualified to work in the US.
- Meet physical requirements of this position which include but are not limited to lifting at least 50 pounds, floor play, running, finger dexterity, climbing, and standing for long periods.
Nice-to-haves
- Fluent in verbal and written Spanish and English is a plus!
- Experience providing ABA Therapy is preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time off and Sick Time off, as well as paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
- A commitment to employee and patient health and safety (COVID-19 procedures)
- Discounts on Pet Insurance
- Volunteer Time off and Paid Sabbatical for tenured employees
- 401k with up to 4% matching for all employees
- Unlimited access to free virtual healthcare options through HealthiestYou for you and your family! Including mental health services, dermatology, nutrition, and so much more!