Behavior Support Tech 3 - Residential Intensive Treatment Program
About The Position
Are you passionate about helping youth with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges reach their full potential? Join our Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) and become part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents every day. The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 – 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Behavior Technician- ITP in the residential setting is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based methods to support individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and mental health involvement. The methods include Applied Behavior Analysis approaches; classroom observation; observation in residential setting; data collection; supporting staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. In addition, regular assistance with personal hygiene tasks are required. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Human Services, Special Education or related
- 1-2 years working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns.
- Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
- NYS Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of sign language a plus, but not a requirement
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Responsibilities
- Performs 15 minute checks during evening hours and provides documentation as directed.
- Performs patient searches and patient belongings searches.
- Understands the contraband list.
- Takes an active role in participating in and supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu.
- Develops a working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions.
- Observes behaviors and communicates to the supervisor, medical, and others as appropriate.
- Works cooperatively with the treatment team in the collection of pertinent data to assist in the development of the individualized treatment plan.
- Implements the behavioral plan developed specifically for the individual.
- Provides ongoing feedback regarding the individual’s response to the behavior plan.
- Responsible for the administration and teaching of ADLs as required.
- Responsible for assistance with personal hygiene tasks, as required.
- Basic knowledge of sensory equipment use and how to provide successful sensory integration to individuals as indicated by their sensory menu and needs assessment.
- Understands and utilizes the prompting hierachy as indicated by the treatment plan.
- Knowledge of normal growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
- Has basic knowledge of alternative communication techniques including AAC devices and basic sign language.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement individual schedules (sensory schedules, milieu programming, toileting…etc) that are indicated in the behavioral plan.
- Utilizes and updates the visual schedule for all activities.
- Uses token and other earning systems throughout the shift following the individualized behavior plan.
- Maintains compliance with supervision status of individuals (Visual Observation While Awake, 1:1) and freedom of movement (In-house, On Grounds) as indicated by physician order and/or Program Director directive.
- Attends and participates in community meetings, groups and milieu programming.
- Understands and implements strength based interventions.
- Attends staff meetings at a minimum of one time per month.
- Performs all scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds.
- Understands how to relay information to peers regarding up to date information and provide feedback to the treatment team.
- Assist with and/or independently complete preference assessments for individuals on a monthly and/or as needed basis
- Provide in home and community skill building
- Assist the Treatment Team with making materials for Behavior plans, ADL protocols, and Treatment Plans
- Assist and/or lead community outings
- Complete treatment contact notes for all in home and community skill building
- Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance (free options for Dental!)
- Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
- Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
- Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
- Casual dress code
- OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
- Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
- Outpatient Mental Health services
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
