This job is great for enthusiastic individuals who love interacting with children and lends itself well to people interested in psychology, early childhood development, speech therapy, social work, and/or elementary education.The RBT position is a paraprofessional who works one-on-one with clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Most clients are between the ages of 2 and 12 and have delays in one or more areas (communication, self-help skills, and social skills). The RBT is a position responsible for delivering direct instruction, implementing behavior plans developed by the BCBA or BCaBA, collecting data and maintaining a professional relationship with parents and the community.Our clients learn through modeling and play! RBTs should have high energy, be willing to play and be silly with clients, be creative, and have a passion for helping others.We are looking for full time staff. Our hours of operation are 8:00-5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:00-2:30 PM on Fridays.The RBT is a nationally recognized certification granted by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The RBT practices under close and ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).No experience is required. Company will assist applicant with required training and provide on the job training. Company will pay expenses of becoming an RBT (online course, RBT test, etc. ) if a position is offered and accepted.Applicants must be able to:Play with children (pretend play, modeling, being silly)Work with children who are seated on the floor and/or in small chairsMove frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations. This includes positioning oneself to participate and respond to behaviors of clients as well as block or prevent aggression from clients (e.g., kneeling, crouching, blocking doorways, teaching play skills, climbing, jumping, etc.)Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environmentFrequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patientsWork in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patients natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patientsBe able to pass required training components including: completion of online learning modules and quizzes, participation in hands on role play sessions with trainer, completion of field training with patients, passing a comprehensive written exam and passing a field evaluation prior to working independently with patients.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be at least 18 years of ageMinimum of high school diploma or equivalentMust have reliable transportation that is insured and have a valid Mississippi Drivers LicenseMust be able to provide and pass a criminal background checkExperience/interest in working with childrenAvailability of 40 hours per week for full-time considerationFamiliarity with iPads
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