Acorn Health: Registered Behavior Technician - Weston / Miramar

Company: Acorn Health
Location: Weston
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Are you passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages professional growth? Are you willing to be goofy and have fun while implementing evidence-based treatment? Do you feel accomplished when given the chance to make a difference in a child's life?Acorn Health is looking for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join our team! Come join a company focused on helping children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives.About Acorn HealthAcorn Health is an expanding family of ABA companies in FL, IL, MD, MI, PA, TN and VA; we deliver the highest quality of intensive, behavior-based treatment for children with autism spectrum and related disorders. We are a partnership of behavior analytic professionals who develop, apply, and share the latest advances in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve the lives of the families we serve. And while each of our partner companies is unique, we all share important core values.AUTHENTICITY: We present our true, selves. Everyone hungers for genuine connections.ACCOUNTABILITY: We keep our promises and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.TEAMWORK: The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.GROWTH: We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.HUSTLE: In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now.At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.As an RBT you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under supervision of the Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client's treatment plan. While each of our centers is unique, we share important core values. We focus on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment. We believe in authenticity and create a place where everyone can show up as their true selves. Teamwork is of the essence and we all commit to working closely together to support each other and the clients we serve. We encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all of our staff.Job ResponsibilitiesDeliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in placeWork closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service deliverySupport parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBACollect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisionsCommunicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plansProvide services to clients in home, school or other location(s) as agreed and necessary [during COVID-19 we continue to provide services in-person and have safety procedures in place]Schedule may include driving between clients BenefitsSIGN ON BONUSES FOR REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANSCompetitive hourly ratesPaid time offPaid holidaysMedical, dental and vision insuranceRetirement PlanOther supplemental insurance options, such as life insurancePaid initial & continued RBT TrainingContinued professional development opportunitiesSupportive supervisors & mentorsBACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to those pursuing coursework in ABATuition discounts from our University partnersOpportunities for career advancementAll benefits available to full-time staff. Some benefits also available to part-time staff. Requirements:Minimum of a high school diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred.Certification as Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to become certified before providing care.Maintenance of RBT certification, as well as certifications in any training provided (e.G., crisis training, CPR and First Aid, etc.).At least one year professional experience providing behavior analysis services is desired.Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.Valid Driver License and transportationAble to pass a Background CheckMust be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.Physical Requirements:Meet physical requirements for position, which may include ability to assist in lifting clients, packages, and equipment. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.Ability to utilize physical management techniques. Vaccination for Covid-19 is a requirement of this position. You will be required to submit proof of vaccination status to the Human Resource department. If unable to submit proof of vaccination status, you will need to have an accommodation on file that has been approved through our Human Resource department for a reason permitted by law.

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