Autism Paraprofessional/Behavior Technician

Spectra Centers, Inc. has been serving kids thriving with Autism and other developmental disabilities since 2003. We offer an evidence-based Interdisciplinary Intervention Model, grounded in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to provide therapeutic care and educational services to students with significant needs. Please visit our website to learn more about our unique care model: https://www.spectracenters.org/

Our Facility School serves youth ages 6-21. As a Behavior Support Staff, you will provide direct educational and behavioral support working individually with students and in small group settings. You will support students in increasing their independence and achieving their educational and behavioral goals. Each student's care is highly individualized and developed by our clinical team consisting of BCBAs OT, Speech and Mental Health clinicians.

PAID TRAINING

Spectra provides all the training and supervision necessary to obtain the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential at no cost to the employee. We also provide Safety-Care training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, de-escalate and manage behavioral challenges.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to further your career or to explore your career interests working with a special needs population, we invite you to reach out. Come DREAM BIG with us!

SALARY

Starting pay of $18.00 - $21.50 per hour based upon education level and years of experience. Spectra strives to remain competitive in this area and makes pay scale adjustments as indicated.

HOURS

Monday-Friday, 8:15am to 3:15pm, with opportunities to add additional hours in our evening ABA program.

BENEFITS

Spectra Centers, Inc. offers a competitive employee benefit package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays - 8 days per year
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Guaranteed Hours: Between 33-40 hours per week
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) On-the-Job Training - All expenses associated with obtaining the RBT credential are covered by Spectra.
• Safety-Care Behavioral Training
• Professional Development Trainings
• Opportunities for career advancement in various disciplines through supervision and fieldwork
• Internship Opportunities
• Continuous supervision and support
• Staff Appreciation Activities and Events
• Free COVID-19 Testing weekly

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelors Degree is preferred but not required
• Experience working with children with Autism and related populations preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification to be obtained within 90-days of hire

WORK LOCATION

• One location
• Services provided in-person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are currently required to take daily temperature checks and conduct symptom screening.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to a background check?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): 1 year (Preferred)
• Developmental Disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location