Behavior Technician - Center Based - New Hyde Park

Details about this opportunity: 

• Location: New Hyde Park, NY
  • Center-Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist/Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
• Compensation:$20-24/hourly 
• Services:  Provide IEP Mandated Services at our Centers (NOT INSURANCE BASED)

 **Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by professional experience, education, skillset, and certifications held. 

What we have to offer YOU:    

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off  (between 25-28 days!) 
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)     
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts     
• Life Insurance     
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Referral Program     
• Professional Development Assistance     
• Pet Insurance     
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance     
• Team Building Events     
• Incentive Program

*Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors BCBAs to implement principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.  
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.  
• Acquire and maintain RBT credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within the first 90 days of employment.  
• Use electronic platform for data collection and graphing.   
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.  
• Effectively manage learners including physical crisis intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. 
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 
• Understand and demonstrate the company core values.  
• And more! 

About You: 

If you have these attributes: 

• Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists 
• Sterling values, high integrity  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind. 
• Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality 
• Excellent time management/organizational skills 
• Act with humility and grace 
• Empathetic & considerate of others 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment 

And this background: 

• Minimum of 6 months ABA working with children or adolescents with Autism in a supervised setting.  
• Experience with working with challenging behaviors preferred
• Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or related field a plus. 
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
• Must be able to work safely and directly with individuals who engage in varying magnitudes of challenging behaviors including but not limited to aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds. 
• The ability to climb and descend staircases.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting (on floor), standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with learners that exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Bilingual is a plus. 

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume! 

** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

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Why Join our Family? 

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. 

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.