*Attention college students seeking summer employment opportunities!*
Become a Behavior Technician as part of our paid, full-time summer program!
Details:
From 5/20-8/16
$15/hour
Full-time; 8:00 am to 4:30pm
Our Summer time Behavior Technicians provide individualized services in a 1:1 teaching format to children with autism in our clinics as well as provide additional administrative support to the clinic. MAC will provide all of the necessary training you will need to be successful in this employment opportunity.
Essential Functions:
Work 1:1 with children and young adults with autism by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques that increase communication, self-help, and social and play skills under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Utilize positive reinforcement and antecedent modification to increase appropriate behaviors over time
Use the appropriate/prescribed ratio of reinforcement for each client
Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional materials
Maintain accurate records of client performance/progress via data collection and/or clinical notes through an online and paper data collection system
Manage any inappropriate behaviors that occur
Keep clients motivated to learn through preference assessments
Communicate confidentially and professionally with behavior analysts, teachers, parents, and principals
Respond appropriately to feedback and/or correction
Report concerns directly and promptly to your supervising BCBA
Toilet training and diaper changing may be required
Occasional travel to other clinics in the region may be required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education, Experience and Skills:
Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
18 years of age or older
First Aid/CPR certification is required
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Be willing to learn and grow as a Behavior Technician
Must have reliable transportation to travel to clinic
Must be able to pass a state and FBI background check, and state child abuse clearance
Have knowledge of use of modern technology, i.e. PC, Mac, iPad or other tablets. Training will be provided on the systems used
Must be able to read and write English
Minimum Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and move for 100% of the day
Use of hearing, hands and eyes 100% of the workday
Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally during the work day
Stamina and ability to work all assigned hours
Ability to move freely, quickly and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position
Mission Autism Clinics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Mission Autism Clinics is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.