Why join Perseus Learning Center? What are the benefits?

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pay starts at $19/hour, but moves up based on education and experience
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance Offered to Full Time staff
• Free BCBA Supervision hours and RBT Supervision
• Up to 40 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off to full time and part time staff
• Clients are on-site. No need to drive all over the valley!
• Referral program 
• Ability for raises and promotions based on merit and performance

Overview of Position: 

We are looking for high-energy Behavior Technicians who have a passion for helping kids! Our team of Behavior Technicians play an important role in carrying out behavior reduction strategies for our clients--children with autism. Our clients range in ages from 2-16 years old. At our center, you will be supported by BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) who are experts in the field.  We are excited to have you help us grow as a company since we opened our doors two years ago.  Our Behavior Technicians arrive each day at the center, which builds unity and allows you to feel part of a team as you work together, rather than doing in-home care. We practice true 1-to-1 ABA Therapy and you will be assigned at least two clients each day as you rotate through a schedule. You must agree to complete the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician Training course on your own time before your  first day of work if you are not already an RBT.  However, we provide you access to this course.  The hours for this full-time position are 8:15-4:30 Mon-Fri.  We also have Evening Care sessions that go until 6:30. 

Come join our team; we can't wait to have you! 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possesses basic knowledge of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy, training can be provided upon hire
• Provides one-to-one ABA Therapy to clients ages 2-16 in a clinic-based environment 
• Accepts and incorporate corrective feedback given by supervising BCBA and or Supervisors
• Follows and implements the supervising BCBA’s treatment plan and recommendations in a fun and child-friendly manner when working with clients
• Uses software program daily for client session data recording and timely timesheet management (training provided)
• Must be able to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ensures that client is always in a safe and positive environment
• Seeks additional training and feedback from Lead RBT and BCBAs
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times when working with clients, families, supervisors, and coworkers
• Abides by all policies and procedures of Perseus Learning Center 
• Attends and executes professional development, trainings, and staff meetings
• Assists with monthly parent workshop
• Daily Cleaning duties assigned on a rotation basis

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Behavior Technician 
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years old
• Must live in Arizona or have immediate plans to move to Arizona
• Experience in working with individuals with Autism or other disabilities
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must pass a Background Check
• Must have Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (can obtain before hired)
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate

Preferred Qualifications: (But not required for hire)

• Valid Driver's License
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
• Applied Behavior Analysis Intervention experience
• ABA Software Data Collection Experience

Environmental/Hazardous Conditions:

• This position involves primarily medium to heavy work. Must be able to carry out duties of frequent lifting/carrying objects between 25-50 pounds.  Job also requires bending, stooping, and getting up and down on the floor easily with clients.