Behavior Tech/Direct Line Therapist
Looking to make an impact in your job?
Our team is challenged and rewarded...every single day!
Love your work as an RBT or Behavior Tech, but looking for a change?
GREAT! We are confident you'll appreciate our supportive work environment and the execution of our ABA program.
Starting pay from $17-22/hour, dependent on experience; +$3 additional bonus hourly for premium evening shifts
No experience necessary!
If you have the desire to learn, energy, passion to make a difference, and willingness to have some fun while working hard, then you're qualified!
Behavior Technicians, also referred to as Direct Line Therapists (DLTs), implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programs working with children on the Autism Spectrum to facilitate language development, social interactions, independent living skills, and even play.
Our center, Building Bridges Therapy Center, provides a wide variety of programs and services for children with special needs. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to make the most impact possible for each child and family.
JOIN US and make a difference in the life of a child!
Our DLT positions are a great experience for people interested in children. It's a excellent position to grow your long-term career, with benefits and paid vacation/holidays available. It can also be a great opportunity for anyone working towards a future career in the following fields:
- Education
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Development
- Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapies
- Nursing
- Counseling
- Psychology
- Healthcare
- The training and experience gained as a Direct Line Therapist is not limited to these fields. These are skills that make you more marketable in any field!
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Reliable transportation
- Must be available to work 3 evenings per week (4pm-7pm)
- Works a minimum of 10 hours per week
- Part-time: 10-30hrs; Full-time: 30+hrs
- All clients are within a 30 miles radius of our Plymouth center
Job Responsibilities:
- Work one-on-one in individual and group settings
- Includes both center-based and home-based therapy
- May be required to work in school settings as well
- Collect, record, and summarize data on client behavior, goals and progress. (we'll teach you!)
- Communicate and coordinate with BCBA to provide caregiver support
- Maintain open, honest, and direct communication skills. Accepting feedback is necessary to improve!
- Provide an interactive and exciting environment for children to learn new skills!
- Be prepared to: kneel, squat, crawl, stand, sit, lift
- Basic computer skills (We use Microsoft 365 and other proprietary software)
Benefits:
- Collaborative environment with opportunity to learn from our psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physical therapists
- 40 hours paid training in a supportive team environment
- Flexible scheduling options, allowing for a consistent schedule that fits into your life.
- Option for seasonal schedule changes to accommodate students
- Starting pay: $17 - $22 + $3 additional bonus hourly for premium evening shifts
- Annual raises
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401k with match (must be 21+)
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Continuing education plan