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Wedgwood Christian Services Applied Behavior Technician (Full-Time) in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Applied Behavior Technician - Autism Center for Child Development
Why Join Wedgwood's ACCD Family?
- We are committed to providing excellent, ethical, evidence-based services
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Daily contact with BCBA and BCaBA supervisors
- Paid training, including CPR/First Aid and Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
- Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentialing and ongoing supervision
- All necessary materials, reinforcers, toys, stickers, program stimuli, and agency computers provided
- Large indoor playground, pretend play room, and outdoor play area
- Open classrooms with individual work spaces
- Thorough initial training with ongoing supervision and support
Overview We are seeking individuals who are energetic, compassionate, fun, and dedicated to changing the lives of children and families. We provide comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Our technicians work 1:1 with two to nine year old children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. They are responsible for implementing natural environment teaching (NET) and discrete trial training (DTT), as directed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). In addition, our techs facilitate play and social interaction, as well as design and conduct exciting daily small group activities in a fun, engaging environment.
Status/Schedule/Hours: Full-Time benefit eligible, Monday through Friday, 32-40 hours guaranteed weekly, regardless of cancelations.
*Schedule: *Monday- Thursday: 9:30a- 6:30p, *optional Friday half day
Pay Rate: $15.50-20
Example ABA session:https://youtu.be/-UIrOZkYmO4
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Prior experience working with ASD population is preferred
- Prior experience working with children is preferred
- We are looking for individuals who possess a compassionate and empathetic demeanor
- We are seeking individuals with the ability to establish rapport with young clients
Benefits:
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Low cost medical plans with great coverage options
Holistic dental and vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive time off
Direct deposit
Qualified Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts