Behavior Technician BeST - Sugar Land, TX

Company: Texana Center
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: November 15, 2021

Job Description:

Behavior Technician Full Time - Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST) Role Responsibilities The Behavior Technician (BT) works as part of a treatment team at the Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST), with daily coaching of the BCBA, implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plans. We are looking for someone that is energetic to provide direct one on one and small group training using ABA procedures for children with a diagnosis of autism and/or intellectual disabilities who require skills training or display aggressive behavior. Training consists of skill acquisition for self-help skills, academic skills, social skills, communication skills, and basic attending skills. The BT is maintains high levels of energy and a clean and safe environment throughout the day. The BT is dependable and motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse individuals between the ages of 3 to 15 years old. The BT will receive comprehensive training on ABA techniques and continuous guidance on how to follow an individualized behavior support plan and programs. You can earn prizes for perfect attendance and high evaluation scores! We reward our staff with fun food days! The BT will assists with preference assessments and functional analyses, conduct direct observations, collect data using paper/pencil and an electronic device, and provide verbal and physical prompts as needed. Monthly continuing education and supervision is assigned and provided through Texana. The BTs receive clinical supervision from the treatment team Behavior Analyst and employment supervision from the BeST managers. There is a video monitoring system, which allows for frequent observation and supervision of the treatment session by supervisors, parents, and other staff. The BT is responsible for complying with the Registered Behavior Technician Ethics Code and meeting the requirements to maintain their certification. The BT will be provided with the required 40-hour training and supervision to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. BTs in good standing will be eligible to take the RBT exam following completion of all training requirements and a competency assessment. We also pay for your RBT application fee and exam fee, as well as annual renewal fees! Once certified as an RBT, the employee will move into the RBT position in which pay increases to $17.00 per hour within the first year that you receive your RBT certification. Salary

• $12.60/hour to start
• $13.30/hour after 6 months
• $14.00/hour after 1 year Required Experience
  • None Preferred Experience
    • Experience as a Behavior Technician in an ABA program
    • Experience with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities including Autism Skills, Education and/or Certifications Required
      • High school diploma or GED Skills, Education and/or Certifications Preferred
        • Bachelor's Degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field Job Related Physical Requirements
          • Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR. Training is provided to employees once hired
          • Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting (15#- 45#), pushing, stooping, light carrying (15#), repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting
          • Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception. Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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