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As a Behavior Technician / Program Specialist (ABA), you will work one-on-one with autistic children providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy which includes developing social skills, toilet training, grooming & hygiene, managing problem behaviors, and treatment of picky eating. Receive ongoing supervision and immediate assistance from our team of behavior analysts. The Behavior Technician also participates in data collection, training, and team collaboration. Training is provided to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Our Child Study Center is comprised of two clinical programs: Autism Services (long-term comprehensive treatment), and Behavior Disorders Clinic (short-term focused treatment).

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.

No nights; no weekends. Off for Spring/Summer breaks, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Breaks.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school Diploma.

• Experience working with children in a daycare, school, or clinic setting is preferred.

• Previous experience working with autistic or at-risk children is preferred.

Certifications due upon hire (all training provided):

• Must become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 6 months of hire (all training is provided).

• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Units 1-7 & 9-10 plus the CPI Children's Control Position from Unit 8 or must be completed within 60 days of start date.

• CSC- Heartsaver CPR and CSC SCM training must be completed within 60 days of start date.

About Us:

Cook Children's Physicians

At Cook Children's the passion for serving children and their families empowers all of us.

Cook Children's Physician Network gives doctors the opportunity to collaborate and the freedom to practice medicine. Additionally, our group purchasing program PedsPal provides great savings and is open to any physician practice.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.