LEAPS is a largest and fastest-growing ABA therapy provider who possesses a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence accreditation. Our behavioral service delivery model is committed to excellence in providing evidence-based treatment strategies. We are a leading company currently hiring enthusiastic individuals interested in a rewarding career. We want you to join our LEAPS team!
Certified Behavior Technician Job Description:
Certified Behavior Technicians (CBTs) will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They are responsible for providing direct behavioral therapy to individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. CBT's implement Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) programs, as written by the BCBA. CBT's will be responsible for teaching life skills and remediating skill deficits and eliminating problem behaviors. Certified Behavior Technicians work in a variety of settings including in client's homes, LEAPS centers, and school-based settings.
Certified Behavior Technician Minimum Requirements:
High School DiplomaAbility to complete training within 2 weeks and receive Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) licenseAbility to pass a background checkReliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and valid driver's licenseAbility to interact in a positive and collegial manner with fellow staff members, families, and clientsCertified Behavior Technician Preferred Education/Experience:
Enrolled in college/university with 2 years of college coursework completed in psychology or related fieldBachelor's degree in psychology or related fieldExperience implementing ABA programsOne year of experience/exposure to autism professionally or personally (e.g., through family/friends)Certified Behavior Technician Benefits:
Competitive hourly pay ($17-25/hr depending on experience and current credentials)Registered Behavior Technician Training Course providedFlexible hourly schedule - ideal for studentsBCBA Supervision provided to those seeking BCBA certificationWork EnvironmentThis position works one-on-one with clients in varied settings. Sessions may be in a client's home, their school or other pre-designated setting. You can expect to be driving to multiple locations each day and in varied types of weather conditions. You can expect to encounter stairs as the only access to a session location.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee is frequently required to sit on the ground for extended amounts of time, kneel and/or crouch for 60 seconds or longer, stand, walk, run, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, ascend and descend stairs, move about the facility, lift up to 50 lbs., lift up to 25 lbs. above head height, with a quick response time.
COVID-19 & Safety Committee ProtocolsAdditional steps and actions are required to follow COVID-19 protocol. With being in the behavioral health field, we are considered medically necessary to our population that we serve. Additional tasks and procedures have been put into place to enable services to be provided to L.E.A.P.S. clients. All cleaning responsibilities are required by each member of the L.E.A.P.S. staff to be completed regularly.
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkShift times vary depending upon the age and needs of the clients. Our clients typically require therapy sessions to be held during afternoons, evenings, and occasion
 
            