Behavior Technician (BRT / BCAT / QABA)

Behavior Technician (RBT / BCAT / QABA)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Type: Full-time | 40 hours per week Visa Sponsorship: Available Relocation Assistance: Available International Applications: Welcome Recruitment Agency: Arventa Group

About the Opportunity

Arventa Group is recruiting an experienced, compassionate and highly dependable Behavior Technician on behalf of a private client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will provide direct, individualized behavioral support to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as part of a private interdisciplinary support team.

Working under the direction and supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Behavior Technician will implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, skill-acquisition plans and behavior-support interventions across home, educational, recreational and community settings.

International candidates are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for eligible candidates willing to relocate to Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities Direct Behavioral Support

-Deliver individualized one-on-one behavioral services across home, educational, recreational and community environments.

-Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill-acquisition programs developed by the supervising BCBA.

-Apply evidence-based ABA teaching methods, including prompting, reinforcement, shaping, chaining, task analysis and naturalistic teaching.

-Support communication, social interaction, play, adaptive living, executive functioning, cognition and academic-readiness skills.

-Implement Functional Communication Training (FCT) and other prescribed communication interventions.

Behavior Management and Data Collection

• Collect accurate behavioral and skill-acquisition data during sessions.

-Record antecedent, behavior and consequence information when required.

-Monitor client progress and communicate concerns or changes to the supervising BCBA.

-Implement approved behavior-reduction and safety procedures within professional training and scope.

-Respond appropriately to behavioral escalation using established crisis-management protocols.

Team Collaboration and Professional Practice

-Collaborate with caregivers, educators, therapists and other interdisciplinary team members.

-Participate in ongoing professional training, Behavioral Skills Training (BST) and competency assessments.

-Prepare instructional materials and maintain accurate session documentation.

-Uphold professional ethics, client dignity, confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.

-Follow BCBA supervision and implement treatment programs without independently modifying clinical interventions.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience -Minimum 5 years of professional experience providing direct services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). -Current RBT, BCAT or applicable QABA-recognized behavior technician credential.

-Demonstrated experience implementing ABA-based skill-acquisition and behavior-support programs.

-Proven competency in collecting and recording behavioral and skill-acquisition data.

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Professional fluency in English.

-Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain these certifications.

-Ability to complete required background, reference and employment screening.

-Strong communication skills, dependability and ability to work effectively under clinical supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Education, Special Education or a related field.

-Arabic-language proficiency.

-Experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral, communication or adaptive needs.

-Experience with Functional Communication Training (FCT), AAC and alternative communication systems.

-Experience implementing interventions for aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement and other high-risk behaviors.

-Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and across home, school and community settings.

-Previous experience receiving ongoing BCBA supervision and competency-based feedback.

Working Conditions

-Full-time position, 40 hours per week.

-Services delivered across home, educational, recreational and community settings.

-Working schedules may include mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends, depending on client needs.

-Flexibility may be required for family activities, community programming and schedule changes.

-Domestic or international travel may be required if included in the employment arrangement.

-The role involves active participation in recreational and physical activities and implementation of trained safety procedures.

International Recruitment and Relocation Benefits

We welcome applications from qualified professionals worldwide.

The successful international candidate will be offered: -Employer-sponsored work visa , subject to eligibility. -Relocation assistance to support the move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

-The opportunity to work within a dedicated interdisciplinary clinical team.

-Experience supporting a highly individualized autism intervention program in an international setting.

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Riyadh and work on-site.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

-An updated CV or resume.

-Verification of current RBT, BCAT or applicable QABA certification.

-Three professional references.

-Copies of relevant qualifications and training certifications.

-A brief summary of professional experience supporting individuals with ASD.

Applicants should also indicate their current country of residence and earliest available starting date.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your earliest available start date?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) : 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• RBT or BCAT or applicable QABA-recognized certification (Required)

Work Location: In person