Behavior Technician

2023, 2024, & 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) & Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accreditation! We are hiring for full time, year round positions! We are looking to add a Behavior Technician to our team that is passionate about helping children learn and grow. The Behavior Technician will be working under the direction and supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). We have found that the most successful team members are able to commit at least a year to learning and growing with us, are reliable, resilient, and active problem solvers. The ideal candidate will be both self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with our team. If you are a flexible thinker with a good sense of humor who thrives in a structured environment while being surrounded by a collaborative and supportive team, then we would love to meet with you! We are currently hiring full-time candidates only for this position (35 or 40 hours). Keene Perspectives (KP) is a rapidly growing company located in Hartford, Vermont. We provide early intervention behavioral health services, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, for children with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodiverse profiles, 1:1, in our center-based clinic in White River Junction, Vermont. Starting hourly pay is based on education, experience, and time worked under the supervision of a BCBA after an initial onboarding and training period. Then, you are placed on our payscale and are part of our regular performance evaluation and growth and development processes. SCHEDULE: We provide services Monday-Friday, year round. SALARY RANGE: Starting hourly wage ranges from $19.50-20.50 per hour, depending on level of education, experience working under a BCBA, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification status. Starting hourly rates with no experience and no RBT - based on education: - High school diploma rate is $19.50 - A.A. diploma rate is $20.00 - Bachelor's degree is $20.50 - Onboarding Training Rate $18.00 first four weeks Behavior Technician Pay Scale $19.50-$25.00 ($40,560-$52,000) Full-Time Center-Based Behavior Technician: - 35 and 40 hours per week available - Early Intervention, ages 2-6 - 1:1 services (personalized care and instruction with one client at a time) - Year-Round - 8:00-3:30 M-F plus bi-monthly staff meetings until 4:30 pm - 8:00-4:30 M-F Behavior Technician Requirements: - This job requires the ability to follow teaching procedures, behavior intervention plans, utilize digital data collection systems, and document sessions daily with descriptive writing all designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). - An ability to problem-solve in the moment, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, communicate well with families and co-workers, and maintain appropriate levels of energy to play, move and engage with children of various ages. - Experience working with people with an autism spectrum diagnosis, other behavioral needs, or experience with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is preferred, but not necessary. - A bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, special education, early childhood education or a related field is preferred but not required. When in doubt...apply! :) - High school diploma (or equivalent) is required. - Please consider this exciting opportunity to join a growing company that is dedicated to providing high quality, human-centered, evidence-based services in and for our community. For more information about Keene Perspectives, please visit www.keeneperspectives.com Paid Training: Now...about that training period…we utilize a robust training process to gradually introduce you to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to build your comfort with these skills in practice over time to set you up for success in the short and long-term. We will provide ongoing training and supervision in the field of ABA and will support your path to becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in your first six months, with other opportunities for growth within our company! Benefits: Full Benefits available first of the month after you begin working!: - An INCREDIBLY fun & supportive team! - The MOST fun learners and families to work with! - 401k with company contribution - Paid Unplanned Time Off - Paid Planned Time Off - Birthday Time Off after your first year - 10 Paid Holidays! - Family Leave - Professional Liability Insurance - CPR Training - Safety Care Training - Registered Behavior Technician Training Credential fully supported plus annual renewals! (www.bacb.com/rbt) - Ongoing Training and Professional Development - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Vermont FMLI - Short Term Disability - UP to $400.00 snow tire reimbursement (every 3 years) - Headspace for Work Membership - Did we mention an INCREDIBLY fun & supportive team?! - 2023, 2024 & 2025 Vermont BEST PLACES TO WORK! - Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) & Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accreditation We encourage applicants to include a cover letter with their application, though this is not required. Visa Sponsorship: We welcome and support people of all different backgrounds. However, due to the constraints of being a small company, we are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment or student Visas at this time. Please make sure that our center at 92 Farmvu Dr. in White River Junction, VT is within a reasonable driving distance for your commute, as all of our services are currently provided in our center. 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