Lead Behavior Therapist / RBT - $22/hr - Sign On Bonus
The New England Center for Children
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary
$22 / HOUR
Quick overview
Lead Behavior Therapists connect with and include individuals with autism in their homes, schools, and communities by applying the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). They also provide clinical administrative support to monitor and evaluate client progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and a High School Diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor's Degree in education, sociology, special education, or psychology is strongly preferred. One to three years of RBT experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is required.
Job description
LEAD BEHAVIOR THERAPIST / RBT On-site $500 sign-on bonus for RBTs!
If you have experience working with children as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and are looking to advance your career, we want you to be part of the SARRC team!
Your Role at SARRC Lead Behavior Therapists are an integral part of the SARRC team! Our Leads spend their days connecting and including individuals with autism in their homes, schools, and communities using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Additionally, SARRC Lead Behavior Therapists provide clinical administrative support to monitor and evaluate client progress.
- Who You Are
- Passionate about helping others succeed and thrive.
- Strong collaborator and communicator who enjoys working with their peers to implement treatment plans.
- A compassionate approach to care with the flexibility to roll with changes to meet the needs of our clients.
- Always eager for knowledge, and likes to inquire, research and ask questions.
- Comfortable using different technologies and software programs, as well as data collection applications.
- Experience and Education Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician certification is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a focus areas of education, sociology, special education or psychology is strongly preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- One to three years of RBT experience working with individuals with ASD.
Salary - $500 sign-on bonus for RBTs! Starting at $22/hr Additional compensation for meeting weekly clinical hour requirements!
Hours Full-time RBT Certification Registered Behavior Technician certification is required within 30 days of employment.
- Transportation Requirement Behavior Staff are required to have reliable transportation to/from clients with a clean driving record (no more than 3 minor violations). Work Environment Candidates must possess the physical ability to perform the following tasks consistently throughout the workday:
- Prolonged Standing & Movement: Ability to stand, walk, and move dynamically around the classroom and playground for extended periods.
- Lifting & Transferring: Ability to safely lift, position, and transfer moderate amounts of weight as needed, and assist in crisis management or transition support.
- Bending, Squatting, Kneeling: Frequent ability to bend, squat, kneel, or sit on the floor to interact with children at their level.
- Robust Benefits Package
- Equal pay rate for all billable and non-billable hours worked
- Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
- Up to 16 days per year paid time off and 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
- 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
- Internal job growth opportunities
- Professional development annual benefit of $1000
How We Help You Grow In a collaborative and upbeat environment, you will receive extensive training, consistent support, and ongoing professional development opportunities through weekly individual and group supervision with your BCBA. You’ll even have a chance to attend local and national conferences and workshops to promote your professional development and build expertise as a Behavior Therapist with your $1,000 annual professional development funds. We also value our team through year-round social engagements, wellness programs and special events!
Our Story Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving the autism community, SARRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development
- Paid travel time