Behavior Technician/Early Childhood Setting

Do you have experience working with young children but have been looking for a way to expand your own skills and rekindle your love for working in the classroom? We have the position for you! This position would provide personal growth and the opportunity to have a significant and lasting impact on a child/family's life.

• We are currently seeking part-time Behavior Technicians (BT's) for new openings within our organization.
• We are looking for individuals with a passion for teaching young children and who are willing to complete the necessary training to become RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certified.
• If you've ever wondered how you can expand your skills beyond your current role, this is your opportunity!
• We will support and mentor you through training.
• This position works directly with children in a preschool or home setting carrying out ABA (applied behavior analysis) programming under the supervision of a BCBA.

• Great Strides is one of the original providers of ABA services in the St Louis area and we are still BCBA owned and operated!
• Our focus is providing premier quality ABA services that are tailored to the needs and learning style of each child we serve.
• At Great Strides we utilize a natural environment teaching approach and believe that children learn best through play.
• Staffing ratios are 1:1 but therapy is conducted at the individual and small group level in our clinic setting.
• We are seeking individuals who love working with children, who are enthusiastic, focused, and driven to learn.

Clinic Schedule: **Must be available for full listed session time AM

Session: 8:30-12pm PM

Session: 12-3:30pm Tuesday-Thursday we offer evening sessions from 4-6pm We do not work weekends

Responsibilities: and Duties

Applies behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients Follow a structured curriculum to teach language, play, social, motor, and self-help skills to children with autism under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the treatment plan Assists students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills. Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, activity/instructional material development, suggestions and work duties Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills Completes daily session notes and other requested written assignments related to the clients Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapists, parents and clients Attends and participates in meetings and other GSBC sponsored events Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day Functions as an active member of the treatment team Works with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression Completes all paperwork in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner Adherence to GSBC policies and procedures