Behavior Technician - Washington DC
Compensation: $25 to $28 per hour
Part-time
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday between 4:00 PM - 7:00 or 7:30 PM on a 2.5 to 3-hour block
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 3 PM for a 3-hour shift.
Team meeting last Thursday of each month 8 PM - 9:30 PM
** Nexus HR is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in client homes throughout the DC for a facility that is committed to providing behavior-analytic services in a manner that is trauma-formed and kind through public speaking and direct therapy while ensuring we are always innovative, ethical, and excellent.**
About the Job
Provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in client homes throughout the DC area. Runs
goals created by a certified behavior analyst and teaches skills related to language acquisition,
behavior, social skills, and daily living skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct ABA sessions with primarily Autistic clients in-home, in schools, and community for clients between the ages of 2 and 26.
Implement written interventions with individual, specific goals written by the BCBA (examples might include toileting, behavior management, one-step directions, asserting “no”).
Collect plus/minus data on correct answers and write simple session summaries at ever session.
Communicate with and coach family members and home service providers on implementing behavioral interventions and goals directed by the BCBA.
Provide emergency response and crisis intervention as needed.
Administrative duties may include creating content, online training, making materials, and other tasks as assigned.
Maintain confidential knowledge of students and their families (HIPAA).
Travel to sessions through the DC area.
Other duties as directed by management.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience:
High school diploma required.
RBT Certification preferred
1 year of experience working in ABA is required
Language Skills:
Must speak and understand English.
Preference is given to applicants fluent in an additional language (common needs: Spanish, French, Amharic, ASL).
Physical requirements:
Must be able to sit and stand up from the floor.
Must be able to run after a client.
Technical Requirements:
Must have a cell phone with texting ability and access to the internet for daily email use.
Must have a working knowledge of Gsuites (Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Meet)
Other Skills:
Must be able to work remotely outside of an office without co-workers daily.
Maintain professionalism with peers, supervisors, clients, and their families even through challenging situations.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
Be receptive to feedback (during and after supervision) and be able to implement it in multiple settings.
Benefits:
Paid time off and sick leave for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid training, including RBT coursework.
Paid RBT application and certification fees.
Free BCBA supervision and tuition support for any therapy staff who want to advance in the field of ABA.
Paid travel time and split shifts.
Paid for canceled shifts.
Team building activities and outings to build employee relationships in a remote environment.
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse kids and adults using ABA therapy.