Behavior Technician

Bring your creativity, intellect, and input. Breakthrough Developmental Services (BDS) is seeking employees to provide services to our patients in Anne Arundel, Charles, Howard, Montgomery, or Prince George's Counties. Training and supervision will be provided.

Qualifications - All applicants must:

• Be 18-years-old or older;
• Have a bachelor's degree; and
• Current on all vaccinations, including Covid-19.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of the RBT or ABAT (or higher) credential.
• Conversational in Spanish.
• A background in behavior analysis, education, or psychology.

The staff member will be responsible for:

• Direct implementation of behavior-analytic services,
• Following the written treatment plan,
• Collecting data,
• Writing Clinical Contact Notes,
• Assisting with quarterly progress notes,
• Attending team meetings,
• Attending quarterly trainings, and
• May have other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Assessment

We focus on working with people who have developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities. Our patients vary from 0 to about 35 and staff member teach skills that are needed to gain more independence and increase future success. Tell us why you are the right person for this position. Your resume and cover letter should address the following:

• Any experience that you have with people diagnosed with developmental, intellectual, or learning disabilities.
• Note the ages of the individuals you have experience working with and in what settings.
• Discuss any experience with behavior analysis, positive behavior support systems, assessment, data collection, or such other interventions. Also, addresses any training that you have received in these areas.

What to Expect Next: You will be directed to our website to apply for this position. You must complete all requested documentation to comply with programs and insurance companies we are contracted with and be considered for the position.

Benefits:

• Continuing education related to the BCBA, BCBA-D, or BCaBA
• Credit union access
• Discounted tuition with 6 different educational institutions (some restrictions apply)

Please note:

• It is required that all staff members be current with their vaccinations including being vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) and complete regular TB testing.
• All staff members must be eligible to work in the United States.
• A satisfactory background check is necessary for this position. This includes references; education; and State, County, and Federal Criminal checks with no findings.
• You must be approved by the patient's parent/guardian before beginning with them.
• You must complete all BDS assigned trainings.
• You must obtain the RBT, ABAT, or BCaBA within 30-days of your first training.
• You must have reliable transportation. Bus and Uber/Lyft are not considered reliable.
• This position is part-time (with potential to move to full-time).
• You must be available a minimum of 15 - 20 hours per week for this position.
• You must be willing to travel a minimum of 30 miles to work with patients.
• Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
• The pay range is $20 - $35 per hour depending on your education, experience, and credentials.
• For a list of FAQ associated with this position visit http://bdshelps.com/hr-faqs/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-home
• In-person
• Private practice
• School

Work Location: In person