Behavior Technician
Company: Kyo, LLC
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Kyo is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an
evidence-based therapy for individuals with autism. Kyo serves
thousands of children and teens across nine states. Every day, we
seek to achieve the unachievable for our clients. As a Behavior
Therapist (BT), you will work 1 on 1 with clients to implement our
child-centric therapy model in home, school and/or community
environments. In partnership with your clinical supervisor, you
will incorporate each child's unique interests into fun, play-based
sessions. Join our team to receive personalized mentorship and
professional growth opportunities while making a difference! Pay
Range: $23.25-$27.25 DOE $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR
FULL-TIME WHY CHOOSE US? KYO PROVIDES...
- Personalized 1:1 mentorship, paid ABA training through Kyo's
Behavior Therapist Academy coursework, and professional development
valuable in a variety of fields.
- Proprietary Care app that allows you to easily accept or reject
changes to your schedule and seamlessly communicate with our
scheduling team.
- Company-paid Registered Behavior Technician credential or,
where applicable, state specific ABA license (i.e. RBAI, CBT).
- Mileage reimbursement between client sessions, and paid drive
time between sessions.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to the Wise@Work
wellness app.
- Referral bonuses and other benefits via our employee rewards
platform.
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits for staff
working 30+ hours/week.
- Supervision hours and tuition reimbursement available for those
enrolled in BCBA coursework.
- A company culture that is supportive, collaborative, and
believes that diverse perspectives lead to more creative thinking
about our work, with superior results.
KYO'S BEHAVIOR THERAPISTS (aka BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS):
- Provide 1:1 play-based instruction to clients using techniques
from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as directed by a
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in home, school, and
community settings.
- Support clients and their families in achieving individualized
and meaningful outcomes (for ex: learning to communicate their
wants & needs, independently dressing themselves, or using coping
strategies in place of challenging behaviors).
- Utilize safe & appropriate behavior management strategies when
interacting with clients, some of whom may engage in physically
challenging behavior(s).
- Utilize company-provided iPad for onsite data collection, and
to report progress regarding client behavior with a high level of
accuracy, consistency, and organization.
- Communicate clearly, respectfully and openly with all team
members, clients, and clients' parents/caregivers.
- Participate in team meetings and employee trainings.
- Provide accurate and consistent availability and communicate
any upcoming changes.
- Comply with all company policies, including mandatory reporting
of child health & safety concerns as described in the company's
employee handbook.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- An interest in and previous experience interacting with
children in a working capacity (either formal or informal).
- Part-time position: Minimum availability of either: 1) Three
weekdays from 3-7pm + two weekdays from 8am-12pm or 11:30am-3pm OR
2) Five weekdays from 3-7pm.
- Full-time position: Availability Mon-Fri from 8am-7pm.
- Own reliable vehicle with proof of valid in-state driver's
license and insurance (use of public transportation approved for
certain caseloads in San Francisco only).
- Willingness to drive approximately 45 minutes to, from and in
between client locations.
- Minimum High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to pass DOJ & FBI background check and, where
applicable, TB test or TB risk assessment.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and/or maintain company-paid
Registered Behavior Technician certification or, where applicable,
state specific ABA licensure.
- Recent experience utilizing a tablet to complete tasks.
Preferred working knowledge of Apple iPad technology and Google
Suite.
- The ability to navigate a variety of online platforms as an
employee of a tech forward company.
- Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to
clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology,
to perform job responsibilities to required standards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Can regularly walk, stand, or squat, crouch, bend, stoop, sit
on the ground, and quickly stand up from the ground or floor, for
extended periods of time.
- Exhibit manual dexterity to regularly use and enter data into a
computer/tablet/phone.
- Specific vision abilities/visual acuity required include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust
focus. Be able to read and comprehend written communication through
computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
- Specific auditory abilities required include perceiving the
nature of sounds at normal to below normal speaking levels with or
without correction, ability to receive detailed information through
oral communication and to make discrimination in sound, spatial
awareness of sounds and speech at a variety of volume levels, often
in background noise.
- Be able to speak in a manner easily understood and receive
detailed information through oral communication.
- If required by a Behavior Intervention Plan, must be willing
and able to utilize safe & appropriate procedures, including quick
body movements.
Apply today to meet with our Talent team and learn more!
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