Job Details

Behavior Technician

Job Summary:

Under direction of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCaBA/BCBA), assist in data collection and monitoring of behavior support services; perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, and applied behavioral activities or techniques; assist in modeling the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques for parents.

Typical Duties:

Perform any combination of the following: assist in educating children with autism by performing a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, applied behavioral activities, or techniques pertaining to the instruction of children with moderate to severe autism as described in the child’s individualized behavior program (IBP); monitor progress in identified areas, record appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information; assist in care for child’s physical and self- help needs; learn and use assistive technology  and other specialized equipment; attend meetings, conferences, and in-services related to job responsibilities and professional development; assist in shaping behavior through positive reinforcement strategies; assist in shaping communication skills through the use of latest ABA research contributions; assist in physical needs including diapering, feeding, or gross motor skills; maintain a variety of service related records and prepare reports related to data.  Perform other ‘Behavior Assistant or Tutor’ administrative tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a social science preferred; experience implementing appropriate intervention techniques and strategies for handling and shaping challenging behaviors of disabled children in an organized setting desired; discrete trial training; functional analysis training.

Knowledge of:

Discrete trial methods; appropriate strategies and methods for shaping children’s behaviors; characteristics of children with autism; Microsoft Excel and data collection, report writing using Excel data, records, management, storage, and retrieval.

Ability to:

Implement individualized behavior plans, documentation and follow-up procedures; maintain records and write reports.  Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards; communicate effectively and orally and in writing.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents, teachers, behavior assistants, supervisors, and other staff.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others
• Communication Proficiency (Co-workers, Parents, Clients)
• Flexibility
• Initiative, self starter
• Ability to motivate and ignite a team

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have a supervisory role.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional clinic environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely an active role. This would require the ability to bend, sit, stand, lift, walk, and diaper a child throughout the day.  Lifting requirement range is 5-20 lbs. but may exceed in excess of 20 lbs. in some cases.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field is desirable.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of ABA strongly preferred.  Official college transcripts will be required upon acceptance of an offer.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.