Behavior Technician

About Ujala Life

Come join a fun and passionate team on a mission to develop and integrate a more sustainable care model in ABA!

This is an exciting opportunity to offer a NOVEL INTEGRATED CARE MODEL for autism with the deep-rooted mission of helping families. We provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with an emphasis on natural environment teaching paired with play-based approaches similar to ESDM.

We are an owner-owned ABA business that plans to stay this way. At Ujala Life, we are committed to the highest ethical standards that puts its clients and clinicians first. We are creating a future where children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can confidently harness their true potential through early intervention. We are a care team full of passionate, experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care and being partners in navigating care.

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Technician to join our medical team. Behavioral Technicians are responsible for assisting Behavior Analysts with treatment plans designed specifically toward strengthening or reducing patient behaviors that may be impairing their daily life activities, here at Ujala Life we focus on children with ASD. Our Behavior Technicians provide 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to early learners with autism. We also offer an RBT course at our Centers.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:

• Use the basic principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) such as: reinforcement, prompting, and shaping techniques.
• Teach ABA, social, and daily living skills.
• Collect data on ABA programming targets and utilizing an online system to enter, track, and view progress.
• Implement BCBA-developed treatment plans that are unique to each child.
• Report client progress to the BCBA and assist in updating goals as necessary.
• Assist the BCBA with training families on treatment plan implementation.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and attend team meetings as scheduled.
• Provide accessibility to each child's treatment plan to substitute therapists.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, early childhood education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children required (nanny, teacher, camp counselor, etc.).
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Must submit to a federal and state background check.

Preferred:

• Experience working with children with special needs and/or developmental delays.
• Basic Life Support Certification (or willingness to complete training and exam upon hire).

Benefits:

• Competitive rates, based on experience
• PTO and Healthcare benefits
• Professional support & development with access to the best training/workshops in the industry.

You Will Be A Great Fit If:

• Your primary positive reinforcer is changing lives for the better.
• You have a flair for innovation and creative problem solving.
• You can handle caseloads and leadership ability to manage teams.
• You actively engage in cutting-edge innovation in the treatment of ASD.
• You handle difficult situations with calm and patience.
• You have strong leadership qualities.
• You have strong collaboration capabilities with other clinicians and leadership.

Ujala Life, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What age range have you worked with?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Union, NJ 07083 (Required)

Work Location: In person