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Behavior Technician- RBT Preferred

Advocates · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · $235.6M budget · 2,910 staff · Since 1975

Why Advocates

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Partners with people to create solutions for life's challenges, helping them thrive.

  • Developmental disabilities - operated residential and day programs that helped people with developmental disabilities or other challenges in living. During the year the agency delivered services and support to approximately 1735 individuals through 109 different program locations.$92M spent in FY2024
  • Behavioral health - operated residential and outreach programs that helped people with psychiatric illness, substance abuse and other challenges in living. During the year the agency delivered services to approximately 50,075 individuals through 75 different program locations.$85.9M spent in FY2024
  • Adult family care - provides support and oversight for individuals providing care to family members with disabilities or who are elderly. The program provided support to approximately 9,752 individuals and families through 11 program locations.$22.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$104K–$357K
10 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$162.5M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
2,910
employees
90 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
82%
of spending
Looks good: 82% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−1%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
3 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 3.1 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1975
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Overview

Starting Rate: $22.00-$29.00/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible hours depending on the needs of the family with occasional needs for evenings and weekends. The Behavior Technician is responsible for the implementation of applied behavior analysis educational and treatment programs with individual clients aged 1 to 22 in their home, ABA Center, and within the community, under the direction of the clinical team. A Behavior Analyst will directly supervise the treatment and offer support in implementing the strategies to promote independence across a variety of functional skills.

Collect data as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst using a variety of measurement systems and participate in data management. The Behavior Technician participates as a member of client treatment team. *We will pay for you to get RBT certified for this position!* Who We Are At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive. Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Responsibilities Enhance the lives of those we serve through positive approaches, remembering that each person has individual needs and learning styles. Follow all approved treatment plans. Assist at whatever level necessary to meet the goals outlined in the treatment plan with consultation from Behavior Analyst.

Assist in the training and orientation of new staff; provide co-workers with positive and constructive feedback. Collect accurate data across all aspects within the program. For example, but not limited to: toileting, discrete trial instruction, behavior, natural environment, maintaining client records, etc. Participate in the development of individualized plans as appropriate and follow accordingly, as well as actively participate in meetings. Work one on one in the ABA Center/client home/community with a child that has special healthcare needs. Meet with Behavior Analyst to review and discuss family concerns, scheduling issues, and the administration of the treatment plan.

Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst. Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in client status to guardian and the clinical team. Implement teaching programs in a positive, supportive, and proactive manner at all times. Responsible for implementing all aspects of child’s Treatment Plan including self-care and supporting client and family with toilet training…

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About Advocates

From its Form 990
  • Budget $235.6M · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
  • Staff 2,910 · founded 1975
  • Pays its leaders $104K–$357K (10 reported)
  • Open jobs 200 · Jobs at Advocates · Full 990 report

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