We are a team of early childhood intervention specialists who work closely together to support children and their families. The Learning Garden has been serving children and families in our community for 20 years with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We are a small team of close-knit professionals who have the awesome responsibility of walking alongside children and families on a daily basis.
CURRENTLY HIRING
We are hiring the following team members:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Child Development Specialist (Bachelor & Master level)
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive organization with a strong culture of teamwork and excellence. If you respect children, value a supportive team, and want to make a difference in the life of a child, we want to hear from you. We provide reflective supervision, training, and mentoring every step of the way.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Child Development Specialist, you’ll work one-on-one with children with autism and related developmental needs:
Implement individualized goals through play-based therapy
Promote skill development, functional communication, and positive behavior
Work in our early intervention setting, children’s homes, or community
Receive ongoing training, supervision, and support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and early childhood education professional
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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Provide Behavior Intervention therapy and developmental education and/or therapy to children in 1:1 teaching. These services occur in our early childhood program, home and community settings, as outlined in the child’s intervention plan.
Communicate with team members including parents on a daily basis as to the progress and needs of the client to ensure continuity of practice and generalization of skills across settings.
Maintain accurate records of each child’s response to interventions, using a clinical data collection platform
Work closely with clinical supervisor, teachers and therapy team members to ensure services are responsive to the needs of the student.
EDUCATION
High school diploma (required)
Training in early childhood education (preferred)
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least one (1) year supervised paid experience working with children with developmental disabilities. Experience with children under the age of 6 is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a current RBT certification or successfully complete a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course, competency assessment and pass certification test
Must be able to function as a team member
Must be able to keep accurate and timely records
Must have excellent communication skills
Ability to set priorities, use good judgment, problem solve, and accomplish tasks on time
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with students and families
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May be exposed to bodily fluids from children
Background checks are required by the Department of Health and Welfare
Must comply with company policies regarding health and safety, dress, protection of client privacy, professional conduct, and performance of services
Must secure and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle
Must be comfortable with technology and digital record keeping
Should be able to sit, stand, walk, drive, kneel, crawl, squat, twist and climb stairs; lift up to 35 pounds; carry 35 pounds over a 5-foot distance.
Provide Behavior Intervention therapy and developmental education and/or therapy to children in 1:1 teaching. These services occur in our early childhood program, home, and community settings, as outlined in the child’s intervention plan.
Communicate with team members, including parents, on a daily basis regarding the progress and needs of the client, to ensure continuity of practice and generalization of skills across settings
Maintain accurate records of each child’s response to interventions using clinical data collection platform
Work closely with clinical supervisor, teachers, and therapy team members to ensure services are responsive to the needs of the student
EDUCATION
At least a bachelor’s degree in a health, human services, educational, behavioral science, or counseling field from a nationally accredited university.
Must either hold a current Habilitative Intervention certification OR meet the education, experience and other requirements noted below to acquire certification
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least one (1) year supervised paid experience working with children with developmental disabilities. Experience with children under the age of 6 is preferred.
Experience must include a minimum of one thousand forty (1040) hours of direct contact or care of individuals 0-21, who demonstrate functional or behavioral needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have successfully completed a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course in the last year or be willing to complete this course.
Must be able to function as a team member
Must keep accurate and timely records
Must have excellent communication skills
Ability to set priorities, use good judgment, problem solve, and accomplish tasks on time
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with students and families
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May be exposed to bodily fluids from children
Background checks are required by the Department of Health and Welfare
Must comply with company policies regarding health and safety, dress, protection of client privacy, professional conduct, and performance of services
Must secure and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle
Must be comfortable with technology and digital record keeping
Should be able to sit, stand, walk, drive, kneel, crawl, squat, twist and climb stairs; lift up to 35 pounds; carry 35 pounds over a 5-foot distance.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE
Paid continuing education (a minimum of 12 hours annually)
Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling with consistent hours
Paid dental and vision insurance
Paid time off (40 hours annually)
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Supervision hours available for BCBA certification
