The Registered/Certified Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs and collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives. The Registered/Certified Behavior Technician can support implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapeutic services.
Pay: $28-30/ hr
Location: Around Golden
Schedule: 32.5 hrs and Monday - Friday
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or program supervisor
Implements behavior management techniques in the form of prevention, intervention, and consequence strategies
Provides crisis intervention
Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans
Reviews and implements behavioral goals found within an IEP
Conducts ABA specific therapeutic services at the direction of a BCBA (e.g. Pivotal Response Training, Verbal Behavior Training, Early Start Denver Model, Assessment Services, Discrete Trial Training, etc.)
Assists in facilitating academic instruction at the direction of an instructor
Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans
Documents session per policies and procedures
Collects, interprets, and reports on behavioral and academic data accurately and efficiently
Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
Assists students in the development of independent daily living skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene
Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom, playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)
Minimum Requirements:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and/or State Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) license (as applicable per state/contract)
High School diploma or equivalent required
Two (2) years relevant experience preferred
One year pediatric experience preferred
Associates degree in behavioral studies or related field preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.