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Individualized Intervention ABA, LLC

ABA Therapist (Behavior Technician)

Title: Behavior Technician/ ABA Therapist

FLSA: Non-exempt
Department: ABA
Location: Texas- Houston
Supervisor: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Summary:
The Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy directly to patients between the ages of 2-8 years old, who have a diagnosis of Autism or a related disorder. Therapy is conducted 1:1 or in small groups in an in-home setting or community-based setting to address interventions related to communication, socialization and skills to reduce problematic behaviors. The
Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist is supervised and trained by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Ongoing training and supervision is provided, and all Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapist are required to obtain and maintain their credential as a Registered Behavior Technician.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Preferred: College coursework in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education or related field
• Experience working with children between the ages of 2-8 or volunteering with children
• Dependable, punctual and flexible
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Highly-motivated
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Reliable transportation- ability to drive to client home or community-based settings
• Preferred: ABA Experience or RBT Credentialed

Job Functions:

• Works directly with patients implementing treatment plans and interventions recommended by BCBA
• Establish and maintains enthusiasm and motivation throughout therapy sessions
• Implements ABA therapy techniques which include but are not limited to discrete trail training, natural environment training, imitation, socialization and behavior management
• Implements individualized behavioral intervention plan to address severe maladaptive behaviors that may include aggression, elopement, hair pulling, biting, kicking, etc.
• Works collaboratively with a team of Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapist and BCBAs
• Monitors and records each occurrence of treatment (data collection and session summary)
• Communicate with parents/caregivers
• Assist patients in daily living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. as recommended on the treatment plan/intervention
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings
• Maintain requirements for RBT Credential (supervision log and re-ceritification)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77084 (Required)

Work Location: In person