RDT (Registered Developmental Technician) - Ridgefield - Kinder Growth Therapy

About Kinder Growth

At Kinder Growth we strive to support children with autism in building strong, meaningful, and enjoyable relationships with those around them. We work to support children in unlocking their potential to bring forth a happier and more engaged child.

We take great pride in the Kinder Growth work environment. Our emphasis on employee happiness, growth, collaboration and communication are our guiding values when it comes to our staff. We recognize the value of our staff and their potential to contribute to our Kinder Growth team.

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Here’s what we’re looking for…

We are seeking playful and energeticRDTs to play with autistic youths. We work in the home or at school providing one to one DIRFloortime therapy sessions. 

Benefits Offered…

• Flexible and part time hours, including evenings and weekends, with the availability to build a full time caseload.
• Career Advancement: Extensive support for those interested in advancing in an evolving field.
• Supervision: Regular direct supervision and mentoring by DIRFloortime credentialed professionals.
• Training: Meet with other RDTs under the supervision of clinical leadership for a monthly team meeting and training on various topics related to DIRFloortime.
• RDT training reimbursement
• No more than a 30 minute commute, with client-to client mileage reimbursement.
• Full time employees: Health Insurance.

Here’s what your role as a RDT may look like...

• Work under the supervision of an AFT (Advanced Floortime Player) or QHP (Qualified Healthcare Provider).
• "Befriending" the youth.
• Playing 1:1 to support the child in development 
•  Video your session to reference back to when reflecting on sessions.
•  Light data collection.
•  Use positive, affective approaches to create meaningful change.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and 1 year related experience or education (Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Developmental Intervention, RBT/ Behavior technician)
• Valid form of ID
• Pass Federal and State background checks
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to play on the floor
• Working device to take session data and video sessions

COVID-19 Precautions:

•  Remote interview process
•  Virtual meetings

Job Types: 

• Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 

• $25 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience (1 year required):

•  Child care (babysitting, daycare, paraprofessional, preschool teacher, assistant teacher)
•  Special education (educational settings, special needs)
•  Developmental intervention (early intervention)
• Autism interventions (RBT/ Behavioral technician, Autism support specialist, ABA therapist, RDT, other DIRFloortime experience)

Work Location:

• Multiple Locations