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Teach social skills to toddlers and preschoolers!

We are hiring talented undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates studying psychology, education, child development, or related fields. Behavior technicians will learn our compassionate and thoughtful approach to the treatment of developmental disabilities. 

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Are passionate about early intervention for toddlers and preschoolers diagnosed with autism and other developmental challenges
• Have reliable transportation and can commute to client sites in Arlington, Alexandria, and eastern Fairfax County, Virginia
• Have completed, or are enrolled in, a bachelor’s degree program
• Have afternoon or evening availability (days and times are flexible) 
• Are familiar with 1:1 applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment (training will be provided)

Behavior technicians will receive:

• Registered behavior technicians (RBTs) receive an hourly wage of $25
• Non-RBT employees receive an hourly wage of $20, with an immediate raise to $25 per hour upon becoming an RBT
• Opportunity to accrue up to 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year.
• 13 paid holidays, including a 3 days off at Thanksgiving and 5 days off at Christmas
• Individualized and frequent supervision in client sessions and staff meetings.
• Scheduling flexibility for coursework, family obligations, health appointments, etc.
• Diverse supervision experiences with regard to clients’ ages, cultures, settings, and support needs.
• Preferential consideration for postgraduate employment, including graduate internships.

Responsibilities:

• Direct work with clients and families
  • Conduct sessions of 97153 Treatment by Protocol: teach social and communication skills to clients based on BCBA’s protocols
  • Make changes to implementation based on BCBA’s feedback
  • Fill in for others who call out if not already scheduled with a client
  • Collect data within Hi Rasmus
  • Write session notes within Hi Rasmus software, make sure all submitted prior to Monday
• Communication
  • Assist in meeting with client’s daycare, preschool, or school staff (if applicable) to model procedures
  • Keep a to-do list and complete or delegate tasks in a timely manner
  • Respond to client and employee emails within approximately 1 business day
  • Use Google Chat or phone call to communicate with other employees about time-sensitive issues
  • Inform supervisor of client cancellations
  • Inform supervisor and reschedule any appointments you must cancel
  • Inform supervisor immediately of notable incidents (injury, illness, innapropriate caretaker behavior, etc.)
• Materials
  • Keep Patterson Behavior iPad or other electronic device(s) charged for sessions
  • Communicate to supervisor when materials are needed
  • Return unneeded materials to supervisor
  • Label Patterson Behavior materials to avoid loss

Physical requirements

• Mobility and posture
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend to engage with children at their level and to facilitate activities
  • Ability to engage in physical play games with children (run, chase, swing, dance, climb, etc.)
  • Ability to frequently sit on the floor or child-sized furniture
• Strength and endurance
  • Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, including assisting children with mobility challenges or transferring them as needed
  • Sufficient stamina to actively engage with children during instructional, play-based, and therapy activities throughout the day
  • Prepared to safely lift or hold children when necessary, following established behavior intervention plans, to ensure the safety of all individuals​
• Manual dexterity
  • Proficient in using hands and fingers to operate instructional materials, technology devices, and to assist children with fine motor tasks
  • Fine motor skills for writing and for manipulating objects used in teaching or therapy sessions
• Sensory abilities
  • Adequate vision and hearing to monitor children’s activities, respond to their needs, and communicate effectively
• Environmental adaptability
  • Comfortable working in various settings including homes, classrooms, playgrounds, and community environments, which may involve exposure to different weather conditions and noise levels
  • Ability to move quickly and respond effectively in emergency or safety-related situations
• Transportation
  • Reliable means of transportation to travel between different work sites