Behavior Therapist
InBloom Autism Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mequon • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $18 per hour
About the role
- Provide one-on-one therapy to clients in various settings including our Centers, homes and/or schools
- Follow the behavior intervention plans designed by BCBAs to address specific behavioral goals and objectives for each client
- Accurately collect and record data on client behaviors and responses during therapy sessions, ensuring data integrity and consistency
- Collaborate with the supervising BCBAs to track and report client progress towards behavioral goals and adjust intervention plans as needed
- Utilize approved behavior reduction techniques and strategies as outlined in the behavior intervention plan to address challenging behaviors
- Assist clients in acquiring and developing functional skills, communication abilities, and appropriate social behaviors
- Provide training and support to parents/caregivers on implementing behavior intervention techniques and strategies in the home environment
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in behavior analysis while maintaining client confidentiality
- Complete required paperwork, progress reports, and session notes
- Maintain open communication with the BCBAs, parents/caregivers, and other team members involved in the client's treatment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Must meet all BACB eligibility requirements to obtain RBT certification
- Ability to pass the required RBT certification exam within the training period
- Must obtain and maintain required RBT certification through the BACB
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
- Physical capacity to move quickly and respond to potentially aggressive behavior and de-escalate situations with clients
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting, running and/or sitting in order to interact with clients
- Must be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds to assist with client positioning or mobility
- Adequate vision and hearing are required to ensure safety while working with clients
- Requires strong visual acuity, good peripheral vision, and sufficient depth perception to maintain client safety and prevent harm
- Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment and other necessary tools
Benefits
- Weekly Friday paychecks
- Generous PTO (including Birthday PTO)
- Six paid holidays
- Paid supervision toward BCBA certification
- Ongoing career-focused training
- 401(k) with up to 6% company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
behavior intervention plansdata collectionbehavior reduction techniquesfunctional skills developmentcommunication abilitiessocial behaviorsclient progress trackingsession notes documentationethical guidelines adherenceclient confidentiality
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationtime managementinterpersonal skillsphysical agilityde-escalation techniquesteam collaborationparent trainingadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDRBT certification