ABA Therapist (BT)

Company: The Missing Peace Autism Therapy Center, LLC.
Location: Keller
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Job PurposeThe purpose of the Behavior Technician at The Missing Peace Autism Therapy Center (TMP) is to apply behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients. Behavior Technicians work under the direction of the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs.)Why You Will Love Working At The Missing Peace: The Missing Peace offers a fun work environment with a family-like feel! We offer a supportive, collaborative workplace that makes coming to work each day enjoyable. We hire talented, passionate individuals who all have one thing in common-we love children and strive to give them the best, most rewarding experience in therapy! As a Behavior Technician, you will provide ABA Therapy in a play based, naturalistic setting. Our therapists, BCBAs and management work together as a team and support one another. The environment is healthy and safe for everyone! Behavior Technicians have the opportunity to bring their unique set of skills, ideas and gifts to work each day, and will apply them to their role, which in turn gives our clients the best possible experience and preparedness for their future!Company Benefits:

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  Health insurance-HMO 50% Paid, PPO Discount
• Dental insurance-100% Paid by Employer
• Vision Insurance-100% Paid by Employer
• 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off-(0-12 mos-12 days, 1-3 years-17 days, 3-5 years-22 days, 5 years+ 27 days) per year
• Holiday Pay-TMP closed all major holidays
• Life insurance-$50,000 Paid by Employer
• Short Term Disability
• Ambulatory Insurance-MASA
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Manageable client caseloads
• Focused individualized care for each client
• Ethical and collaborative work environment
  Minimum Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implements and carries out processes and procedures to improve the quality of life of clients as it relates to their individual behavior support plan
  • Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, suggestions, work, and cleaning duties
  • Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills, including but not limited to Registered Behavior Technician training
  • Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with management, parents, behavior analysts, Lead Behavior Technicians, Registered Behavior Technicians, and clients
  • Becomes fluent in the understanding and application of each child's Behavior Support Plan
  • Assists in creating instructional materials
  • Attends and participates in meetings and other TMP sponsored events
  • Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records
  • Functions as an active member of the treatment team
  • Works with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's behavior support plan
  • Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's maladaptive behavior and promote desired appropriate behaviors
  • Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression as directed in the Behavior Support Plan
  • Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
  • Follows TMP policies and procedures
  • Openly flexible and responsible in working with multiple children at one time, when necessary Minimum Qualifications:
    • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree preferred
    • Specialized knowledge in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
    • Minimum of 2 years experience working with children, preferably special needs
    • Proven ability to work within a team, leadership and problem solving abilities
    • Strong core values, such as integrity, loyalty, trust, leadership, team work are required
    • Exhibits positive and proactive approaches to problem solving Working Conditions:Behavior Technician is required to be available to work any schedule within TMP's core business hours of 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. TMP Employees' first 90 days of employment are considered an Introductory Period. Employees must successfully complete the Introductory Period, which is also considered a new hire training period. All TMP employees will be considered full time if scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more and are eligible to earn Paid Time Off (PTO) upon successful completion of the 90-day Introductory Period. TMP employees who work 5 hours or more per day will be given a 30-minute lunch break.Physical Requirements:Behavior Technicians must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop and reach, as well as be able to effectively handle client physical behaviors to ensure overall safety of client and self.The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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