Behavioral Technician / Ready Program / Full Time / Days

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. 

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Carries out implementation of ABA therapy as devised by BCBA and/or Coordinator.
2. Documents appropriately by maintaining client’s program book, daily session note, billing sheet, etc.
3. Manages materials, supplies and maintains a clean and safe instructional environment.
4. Effectively communicates with parent/caregiver, discusses progress or regression of goals as well as ways parents/caregivers can implement goals in the natural environment. Defers to BCBA when appropriate.
5. Requisitions equipment, supplies and requests for repair as delegated.
6. Collaborates frequently with BCBA, Ready Program Teachers, ST, OT, PT, and other disciplines regarding patient care.
7. Demonstrates the knowledge and use of a variety of components of applied behavior analysis (ex. Antecedent behavior strategies, prompting, reinforcement of target behavior, DTT, etc.).
8. Demonstrates appropriate written, oral and nonverbal communication with students, families, other members of the health care team and the public.


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
o ABA Tutor Coursework as part of the 40-hour training requirement for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within 90 days.
o Preferred: Candidates currently pursuing a BA or MA degree, or already possess a BA degree, in a related field. Candidates whose studies have an emphasis on autism and/or applied behavior analysis.
o Preferred: Experience working with children diagnosed with autism both in group setting and one-on-one. Opportunities for professional growth are also available and highly encouraged.
o Candidates pursuing certification by the BACB. Candidates with a minimum of one (1) year of experience implementing ABA therapy. Training for this position is available on site.
o Enjoy working with children who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities
o Strong communication and customer service skills
o Proven creative abilities, strong organizational and time management skills
o Attention to detail
o Behavior Technician must make judgments in the following areas: client safety, client motivation, planning and organization.
 

Benefits Summary:

Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Great health, dental and vision plans

• Competitive wages

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Generous short term and long term disability plans

• Employer-matched 403(b)

• Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan

• Vacation and Holiday time

• Generous tuition reimbursement

• And a lot more!