Trainee Behavior Technician at Proodos Care

Proodos Care is a mobile affirming, compassionate and certified ABA therapy provider and we offer home, school and community based therapy in the aspect of speech, communication and behavior. Some of our services include: Speech Therapy, Behavior Intervention, Sensory Integration, Academic Therapy and Vocational Training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trainee Behavior Technician

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Will assist in the implementation of personcentered programs utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support best practice
• Will support children by teaching functional skills, developing communication systems, enhancing social skills under a framework that provides choice and promotes empowerment.
• Will monitor and take accurate data daily as per service each child’s targets
• Will support children during times of disruptive behavior.
• Will ensure all programme materials are organized and accessible
• Will assist children with selfhelp skills including personal care and hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, nappy changing, feeding, bathing, nail cutting, and medication)
• Will model best practice and professionalism at all times
• Will attend mandatory trainings, team meetings and selfdirected elearning modules
• Will promote safeguarding and wellbeing for children to the highest standard
• Will carry out other duties as required by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year of applied experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of developmental delay and/or autism
• 1+ year of applied experience working with individuals with speech sound disorders is an added advantage
• Must have experience in managing challenging behaviors
• Must have experience in utilizing ABA methodologies for skill acquisition.

Preferred qualifications:

• Candidates with a degree in Psychology, Child Development Studies, Special Education or related fields will be given preference
• ABAT or RBT also preferred.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Cover Letter in PDF format to: [email protected] using "Trainee Behavior Technician" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Candidates must be resident in Lagos or willing to relocate at their own cost.