Applied Behavior Technician- PT
Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Applied Behavior Technician - Autism Center for Child Development
Wedgwood Christian Services
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.
Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity
Overview
We are seeking individuals who are energetic, compassionate, fun, and dedicated to changing the lives of children and families. We provide comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Our technicians work 1:1 with two to six year old children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. They are responsible for implementing natural environment teaching (NET) and discrete trial training (DTT), as directed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). In addition, our techs facilitate play and social interaction, as well as design and conduct exciting daily small group activities in a fun, engaging environment.
Example ABA session:https://youtu.be/-UIrOZkYmO4
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Prior experience working with ASD population is preferred
- Prior experience working with children is preferred
- We are looking for individuals who possess a compassionate and empathetic demeanor
- We are seeking individuals with the ability to establish rapport with young clients
Why Join Wedgwood’s ACCD Family?
- We are committed to providing excellent, ethical, evidence-based services
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Daily contact with BCBA and BCaBA supervisors
- Paid training, including CPR/First Aid and Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
- Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentialing and ongoing supervision
- All necessary materials, reinforcers, toys, program stimuli, and agency computers provided
- Large indoor playground, pretend play room, and outdoor play area
- Open classrooms with individual work spaces
- Thorough initial training with ongoing supervision and support
Status/Schedule/Hours: Part-Time, Monday through Friday variable schedule based on availability
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