Registered Behavior Technician - UCP of Western Massachusetts - North Berkshire, Central Berkshire, South Berkshire

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA)
Job Type: Per Diem
Schedule: 6-8 hours/week
Location: Per Diem caseload in Southern Berkshire County

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA) Overview: 

In this role, you will provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and individualized support to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and challenging behaviors, focusing on improving language, self-help, play, social, and ADL skills while reducing challenging behaviors. Working under the supervision of a BCBA, you'll provide services in homes or community settings throughout Berkshire County, collaborating with other EI specialists and families to implement behavioral treatment plans for individuals under and over age 3. The position typically involves flexible scheduling, including late afternoons and weekends, to meet the needs of the population.  While this is a full time position, UCP is willing to consider hiring two qualified part time staff to support mornings and afternoons/evenings.  

Current RBT certification preferred. Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and complete Safety Care training within 6 months of hire date if not already obtained.

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA) Benefits

• W-2 employee
• Vacation, personal time and sick leave benefits
• 403(b) retirement program with agency match after 1000 hours and one year of service
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program and more! 

About Us:
As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited.  UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org 

RBT Behavior Technician (ABA) Qualifications

• Ability to be provisionally certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) as a paraprofessional or Behavior Technician which requires a bachelor’s degree any major, or
• Associate’s degree or 60+ Credit Hours in related field, or
• Associate’s degree or 60+ Credit Hours in unrelated field and one of the following:
  • Experience working with children and/or adolescents in ABA field or early childhood or special education with home-based experience preferred
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT), Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT), or Senior Behavior Therapist  
• Basic Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Knowledge of community-based health systems and resources
• Infant and Pediatric/Child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience with electronic documentation or ability to learn.
• Schedule flexibility to meet the needs of families.
• Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
• Evidence of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Acceptable CORI, SORI and DPPC background checks and National Fingerprint Check.