Behavior Technician
9 days ago
Virginia Beach
Job Description Step Forward in Your Career: Behavior Technician Opportunities Available Join our dynamic team at Step Forward ABA, where we're passionate about empowering individuals with Autism to reach their full potential. As a Registered Behavior Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping children develop essential skills, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Your Dream Job Awaits! • Work one-on-one with children using evidence-based ABA techniques to promote independence, social skills, and personal growth through fun and interactive activities tailored to each child's unique needs., • Teaching skills to enhance communication and functioning, • Implementing and facilitating behavior plans, monitoring outcomes, and adjusting strategies as needed, • Restructuring environments to support positive outcomes and reduce problematic behaviors, • Collecting data and maintaining accurate records, • Communicating with behavior analysts, families, and peers to coordinate activities and advocate for individual needs, • Completing daily progress notes and maintaining accurate records Perks and Benefits: • $300 Sign-On Bonus for active state RBT licensure, • PTO (and/or Sick time- in compliance with state req) for all employees – Start accruing on DAY 1, • Health/Dental/Vision - available to full-time employees (30+hrs), • Annual celebrations and team events, • 401(k) with matching, • Flexible schedule options, • Professional development assistance, • Tuition discount for several online universities, • Mileage reimbursement, • Paid RBT Training Program (select regions), • Student Analyst Program, • Referral program Pay Ranges Based on Experience & Education: Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED equivalent, • Pass a National Criminal Background check, • RBT Certification (preferred), • Completion of certification process within 30 days of employment, • Reliable transportation, • Ability to physically engage with children in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 30lbs and maintaining a safe and tidy workspace., • Spanish-speaking skills are a plus but not required., • Must be willing to travel and work in-home settings., • Childcare (nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor, etc.) (Preferred), • Mental health advocates and professionals (QMHP, behavioral health technicians) (Preferred), • Camp counselors, volunteers, youth faith group leaders or youth coaching (Preferred), • Degrees in special education, teaching, psychology, sociology, or related fields (Preferred), • Experience as direct support, paraprofessionals, or life skills assistants (Preferred)