Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician - Missouri

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic person looking to positively impact the lives of children diagnosed with special needs?

At Pediatrics Plus you can do just that! We are currently seeking Behavior Technicians (BT) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World!

Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy), state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

Why you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Competitive Pay Compensation
• Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K
• Training & Development
• Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Supportive & Interdisciplinary Work Environment

What you will do:

The BT/RBT is a paraprofessional responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analytic services under the close supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BT/RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. The supervising BCBA determines and assigns tasks for the BT/RBT to perform as a function of higher training, experience, and competency levels.

• Work directly under the supervision of the BCBA
• Help implement the treatment plan developed by the BCBA, parents, and therapists
• Assist in observational assessments with the BCBA
• Prepare materials as needed for sessions
• Implement appropriate teaching procedures determined by supervising BCBA
• Maintain HIPAA compliance, child/employee confidentiality
• Maintain visual supervision of the child at all times; NEVER leaving a child unattended
• Represent the program to parents, visitors, and the public in a positive way
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment
• Work with supervisor to develop high level of behavior analytic expertise and grow in practice and performance

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Complete 40 hours of paid training by supervising BCBA- must be completed within 90 day period once hired
• Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by supervising BCBA
• Pass the RBT exam through BACB to become a Registered Behavior Technician
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Annual Requirements:

• Pass the RBT competency assessment conducted by supervising BCBA
• Complete annual renewal through BACB
• Receive ongoing supervision and comply with BACB’s ethics requirements

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be comfortable around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.