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Join the Team at Autism Behavior Services, Inc. in Alameda, CA as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)!
Behavior Technician - Paid Training ABAT RBT
🕚 Part-Time Morning/Afternoon/Evenings shifts available M-F, MWF, or TTHSat
💳 Starting rate: $21/h (More info)
▶ 40 hours paid training in alignment with ABAT (Applied Behavior Analysis Technician)/RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Board Requirements.
▶ After successfully completing the 40 hours of paid training, candidates will receive a certificate of completion from TBU for QABA that fulfills the ABAT/RBT training requirements.
🌟 In addition to that candidates will complete fieldwork toward their certification requirements:
▶ The 40 hours of paid training fulfills the requirement for the candidate to sit for the RBT/ABAT Exams. The certification exam is paid for by ABSI. (note - this is for the first attempt)
▶ Overlap with team members providing hands-on experience to ensure success after getting certified as an ABAT or RBT.
About us
Who We are
Founded in 2010 by Dr. Rosa Patterson, Autism Behavior Services, Inc. sought to provide top level care with the best technicians and clinicians in the Alameda County area. To make this a reality, Dr. Patterson mixed virtual and “in the field” training so that ABSI’s team members would be able to support clients across any situation they faced. Dr. Patterson wanted to create a culture where team members would view working there as a chance to have a rewarding career. ABSI makes every effort to provide new opportunities and career expanding roles to team members as they become available.
Why Choose us
As a Behavior Technician with ABSI you will be able to provide crucial services to the people you support. What you bring into the home, classroom, community, and even a telehealth setting will allow you to impact the lives of everyone you come into contact with. Additionally, we give families a variety of choices so that they can decide which environments best meet the needs of their loved ones receiving therapy.
ABSI also believes in supporting team members outside of the work they do. To that end we host multiple company sponsored events throughout the year. We seek team member input so that these events can meet the interests of those attending. Additionally, Autism Behavior Services, Inc. encourages family members and loved ones to take part in our company events.
Why Work for Autism Behavior Services, Inc. in Alameda County?
• ABSI offers a Comprehensive/In the Field Training
40 Hours Paid Training
ABSI has one of the strongest training curricula that focus on stringent ABAT requirements. In order to meet the busy schedules of our candidates, our training is set up to be completed online. ABAT candidate’s work through a series of behavioral modules, and what you learn is merged with “in the field experience”.
This comes in the form of overlapping with clients under the guidance of a Behavior Technician already working in the field. Additionally, experienced clinicians will oversee you regarding the best practices of your role as an ABAT, and, in the process, collaborate to prepare you to work with clients of your own.
Certification
After your Behavior Technician training is complete, you will be awarded a certificate from TBU FOR QABA. The standards for TBU for QABA meet the stringent requirements of ABAT certification. You can be confident that what you’ve learned will put you in a position to work with clients as a Behavior Technician.
Exam Support
Your first ABAT exam attempt is covered by Autism Behavior Services, Inc.. In addition to study materials that ABSI offers, you will be able to discuss what you have learned with clinicians and other ABATs. This will allow you to disseminate information and spot any study areas where you might need assistance.
- Make an Impact
Are you looking to make an impact in the community you live in? As an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician with Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) you can help the lives of individuals and families in Alameda County! In the role of a behavior technician you will be afforded the opportunity to impact the lives of the clients you support. Behavior Technicians play a crucial role in supporting their clients by helping them attain life skills and achieve greater levels of independence. The tools you impart will be generalized and used throughout their daily lives.
- Grow Professionally
ABSI strives to promote team members from within. Many team members have started as ABAT’s and then moved into behavior specialist, behavior analyst, and clinical positions. Others have gone on to careers in education and psychology.
We also offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to our team members. The units you study will help ensure that we are keeping up with the trends of the industry, and at the same time help make your career advancement a reality.
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Join ABSI and Begin Your Career as a Behavior Technician
As a Behavior Technician with ABSI you will be able to provide crucial services to the people you support. What you bring into the home, classroom, community, and even a telehealth setting will allow you to impact the lives of everyone you come into contact with. Additionally, we give families a variety of choices so that they can decide which environments best meet the needs of their loved ones receiving therapy.
ABSI also believes in supporting team members outside of the work they do. To that end we host multiple company sponsored events throughout the year. We seek team member input so that these events can meet the interests of those attending. Additionally, Autism Behavior Services, Inc. encourages family members and loved ones to take part in our company events.
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FAQ
How much will I make as a behavior technician?
Paid Training – 40+ hours paid at the state or local municipality minimum wage
Travel time, continuing education trainings, and all other non clinical work – paid at the state or local municipality minimum wage
Mileage Pay – $0.55 per applicable mile
Clinical care – providing ABA treatment to the client – starting at $21 per hour
What are the job requirements of an ABAT?
ABSI team members are prepared in a myriad of ways to support all the clients they serve. Merging your training with “in the field” experiences, you are never in a position where you won’t feel supported. Team members constantly have access to ABSI’s clinicians, and other Behavior Technicians, to assist with the multitude of questions that may come up in the field.
Can Becoming a Behavior Technician lead to other job opportunities?
The short answer is YES! ABSI seeks to elevate team members from within the organization. We routinely have job openings to advance your career and make you aware of them as they are available.
What are some environments a Behavior Technician might work in?
Behavior Technicians can work in (but are not limited to) the home, school, or client’s community. While those are the standard areas, there are situations a technician may work in outside of that.
How will I know that being a Behavior Technician is the right career path for me?
That perspective is all based on a Behavior Technician’s feelings toward the important work they are doing. If you are someone who feels engaged by helping others, and you enjoy seeing people succeed and move forward in their goals, then being a Behavior Technician with Autism Behavior Services, Inc. is most likely the right career path.
Do I have a choice in the cases that ABSI assigns me as a Behavior Technician?
Creating solid “fits” between ABAT’s and their clients is of great importance to our organization. As a company we strive to put together matches between clients and team members that work well together. Our clinical team takes into account the personalities of all those involved in a client’s case. From there the team works in unison to make the right “fit”.
ABSI provides care in Alameda County through partnerships with Alameda Alliance for Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, and most major insurance companies. This allows us to provide care to as many people in this area as possible.