Behavior Technician

Job Description
Do you love working with children with special needs? Are you passionate and want to make a difference in the lives of children?

Eastside Social Skills Therapy (ESST) is looking for you. ESST specializes in early intervention with children ages 2 – 6 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and are in need of intensive treatment. This treatment is provided in the children’s home, schools and community. ESST has been a successful and stable business who has provided a high quality service using best practices in King County for the past ten years. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our exceptional team.

Job Qualifications:

• Patient, Caring, Playful, Responsible, Reliable and Fun
• Physically able to keep up with high energy preschool age children
• Successfully complete a criminal background registry check at the time of application
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and carry car insurance
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)

Job Description for Behavior Technician

• A Behavior Technician works one-on-one with individuals who are diagnosed with autism.
• A Behavior Technician is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and/or Licensed Behavior Analyst
• A Behavior Technician is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition plans and behavior-reduction plans developed by their supervisor
• A Behavior Technician must possess a Certified Behavior Technician with WA State Department of Health (ESST will provide the training)

Behavior Technician Responsibilities

• Works directly with the client providing ABA Treatment in sessions that last 2-3 hours
• Follows an individualized curriculum & treatment plan developed by the supervisor
• Takes daily session notes and collects data on progress during therapy sessions
• Drives personal vehicle to/from client homes and schools
• Works independently and accepts supervision from the supervisor for at least 5% of all treatment hours worked per month.
• Participates in staff training
• Maintains certifications and registrations and takes all required training
• Adheres to HIPAA Laws and maintains client confidentiality

What will you receive?

• Company owned Samsung Galaxy Tablet to take data and write session notes
• Paid training to become a Certified Behavior Technician with WA State Department of Health
• Paid drive time between clients
• Supervision, support, and ongoing training by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Therapy materials provided by the company lending library
• Paid professional liability insurance
• Paid certification renewals
• Paid training and supervision to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Training in HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens
• Training in Cultural Competency
• Practicum supervision for students employed by the agency to become a BCaBA or BCBA.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour