Behavior Technician/Therapist - Bridgeport, United States - Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services

Description

Job Description

Job Description
Location: Bridgeport, CT 06606

Date Posted: 5/4/2024
Category: Center Based
Education: Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions ABA, Inc. (Kaleidoscope ABA) ABA Therapist/Center-Based Services Team is looking for Behavior Technicians (BT's) to join our growing team We have full and part-time openings in our Bridgeport, CT ABA center.

What do we offer Full-Time Therapists?
*Great Benefits
*Competitive and consistent pay
*Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
*Paid Holidays + PTO Days
*NO weekends or late nights (Flexible Part-Time schedules also available)
*Center-based services with BCBA's onsite to support their teams.
*Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration.
*Supervision for RBTs and master level students in pursuit of acquiring their BCBA.
*Hands on initial and ongoing, client specific, training
*Monthly ongoing paid professional development webinars on a variety of clinical topics.
*Voluntary Benefits - Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage

Description
Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children under the clinical supervision of a BCBA.

The behavior technician will follow individualized treatment plans, behavior plans, and other clinical instructions to deliver quality therapeutic services to each child and the family.

Requirements:

*Must be at least 18 years of age.
*Possess a minimum of an Associates Degree in a related field
*Must be able to obtain and maintain a CPR certification/First Aid certification and re-certification every 2 years.
*Successful completion and maintenance of Safety Care Training.
*At least 1 year of experience working with children with Autism or other developmental disabilities.
*Effective oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands:

*Must have full physical dexterity/agility or be able to independently position self and perform all movements required (bending, kneeling, computer typing, standing, fetching documents from file cabinets).
*Must have sufficient corrected or uncorrected vision to carry out all duties and responsibilities.
*Need to be able to lift and carry pediatric population (weight ranging from 5 to 50 lbs.).

Mental Demands:

*Ability to respond effectively to varied demands of the child, family, supervisor, and other team members.
*Ability to multi-task and take descriptive and accurate documentation.
*Ability to use strategy and make quick intelligent decisions.
*Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations with the student that may occur at home, at school, or out in the community, Ability to problem solve as well as respond in a proactive and professional manner.

Work Environment:

Center-based environment for children and parents.

Disclaimer,

The above statements reflect the general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this job.

They may be adjusted from time to time as needed.

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions ABA, Inc.

(Kaleidoscope ABA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Title: Behavior Technician/Therapist (BT)
Class: Behavioral Therapist
Type: PERMANENT ONLY
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BC: #KFS206


Company: Kaleidoscope ABA

Contract Contact: Bridgeport Careers

Office Email:

Office Phone: 877-ABA-0399

Office Address: 3180 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT

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