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Behavior Technician (Part-time)

Acornhealth · Kentwood, Michigan, United States · posted 1 day ago
PART_TIME Software / IT

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Acorn Health is looking for part-time Behavior Technicians (BTs) with work availability within (insert hours) to join our team! Come join a company focused on helping children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives.

Are you passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages professional growth? Are you willing to be goofy and have fun while implementing evidence-based treatment? Do you feel accomplished when given the chance to make a difference in a child’s life?

At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.

As an Behavior Technician, you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under supervision of the Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. While each of our centers is unique, we share important core values. We focus on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment. We believe in authenticity and create a place where everyone can show up as their true selves. Teamwork is of the essence and we all commit to working closely together to support each other and the clients we serve. We encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all of our staff.

Job Responsibilities

  • Complete training necessary to provide therapy (requirements vary by state)

Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place

Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery

Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA

Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions

Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans

Provide services to clients in home, school or other location(s) as agreed and necessary [during COVID-19 we continue to provide services in-person and have safety procedures in place]

Schedule may include driving between clients

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates starting at $17 / hour

  • Pay increase once certification is obtained

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement Plan

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