Behavioral Technician

Lacuna Autism Services8 months ago
Las Vegas, NV, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Posting: Behavior Technicians

Lacuna Autism Services in Las Vegas, NV is hiring Behavior Technicians to work 1:1 with children (ages 0-12) with autism. In this role, you'll provide ABA therapy to help with teaching daily life skills, toilet training, language skills, food programs, and social skills. The BCBA will supervise 5% of your sessions, but you'll primarily work independently, collecting data on an electronic device to track progress. You will also support children in maintaining safety and managing behaviors.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide ABA therapy in 1:1 sessions to children with autism.
  • Work on teaching daily life skills, Diaper changing, language skills, food programs, and social skills.
  • Collect data on an electronic device to track progress.
  • Perform frequent kneeling, standing, running, and carrying children during sessions.
  • Support children with challenging behaviors such as hitting, throwing, biting, and eloping (running away) by using de-escalation techniques and behavior intervention strategies.

What You Need:

  • High school Diploma or Bachelors Degree.
  • Must pass a criminal background check before employment.
  • Passion for working with children with autism.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • Strong desire to learn and grow within the company.
  • Must demonstrate consistency in attendance, as children need reliable therapists to achieve results.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks like kneeling, standing, running, and carrying.
  • Complete 40-hour virtual training before starting.
  • Take RBT exam after training and competency exam.

Pay & Benefits:

  • Starting pay: $18/hr (before RBT exam), $20/hr after passing the RBT exam.
  • $500 bonus on your first paycheck.
  • Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) after 30-60 days.
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel.
  • Paid training and ongoing BCBA support.
  • PTO accrual starting immediately.
  • Paid holidays after 90 days.
  • Monthly bonus available for full-time RBTs after 6 months of employment.

Job Details:

  • Full-time availability within the hours of 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
  • Must commit to a minimum of 6 months of continuous employment for clinical training.
  • Travel to our clinic, clients' homes, and community settings throughout Las Vegas, NV.

Apply Now:

  • Do you have a minimum of 25 hours available, with consistency across 5 days a week (Monday – Friday), during the hours of 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM?
  • RBT Certification required after completing training and exams, within 30 days of starting the role.

Job Types:

Full-time, Internship

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Required Skills

Reliability
De-escalation techniques
Behavior intervention strategies
ABA therapy
Data collection
Physical endurance
Teaching daily life skills
Communication skills