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Behavior Technician

Zaba Therapy LLC

place Hamden, 06518

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Behavior Analysis, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

local_atm $20 - $25 an hour

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PTO, Retirement Plan

Benefits:

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Paid time off

Company: ZABA Therapy has been delivering ABA therapy to young children diagnosed with autism for over 13 years. We have highly trained teams led by BCBA-Ds (Doctoral level Behavior Analysts) with more experience and expertise combined than almost any Behavior Analyst - including those at the doctoral level, in the world. We offer comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention (ABA) for young children ages 2-5 and also focused some ABA services for older school-aged children.

Behavior Technician Role: The Behavior Technician works 1:1 in our clinic in Hamden or in daycares across the area or in homes delivering ABA programming for children with autism. Must have experience with learners aged: 2-5 years old

Behavior Technician Responsibilities:

Structure therapy sessions and follow the treatment plan development by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Use a variety of applied behavioral procedures to teach communication, social skills, flexibility, daily living, and play skills.
Tailor interactions to fit the tone, volume, and appropriate language for the learner’s age and environment
Implement behavior plans to reduce and eliminate targeted problem behaviors.
Provide assistance to the family to ensure a high-quality learning and living environment for the learner.
Collect data for all programming using automated data collection tools

Behavior Technician Job Requirements:

Must Have 1 yr of experience providing ABA to children with autism
Must be able to arrive on time and avoid cancellations
Must be able to move and engage clients throughout long 6-8 hours sessions.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and maintain high level of alertness throughout 6-8 hour sessions and understand how to lift safely and keep clients safe.
MUST HAVE Experience using Applied Behavior Analysis procedures that include:
Discrete trials
Response Interruption and Redirection
Differential Reinforcement
Shaping
Pairing existing reinforcers with neutral items/activities to continually create new reinforcers
Conducting preference assessments
Naturalistic teaching procedures
Pivotal Response Training
Incidental Teaching Procedures
Teaching Interaction Procedure (for complex social skills).

Behavior Technician Benefits

PTO and Sick Time
Pay for Performance based raises
401K available
Bonuses for those working previous month for 30+ hours per week for the entire month

Pay: $20-25 per hour depending upon skill and experience, plus PTO and Sick Leave for all employees.

ZABA Therapy provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.