Behavior Support Technician (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services • Lackawanna, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Victory Learning Center Program is expanding and seeking a Behavior Support Technician to join their team. This program offers specialized educational services for students aged 5-21 who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. The Behavior Support Technician (BST) will work in an educational setting, responsible for delivering evidence-based methods such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Restorative Practices, and Trauma Informed Care. Responsibilities include providing classroom support, observation, data collection, completing preference assessments, treatment integrity monitoring, and supporting staff in implementing behavior intervention plans and ADL protocols. Assistance with personal hygiene tasks is also required. The role may involve special projects, administrative, and organizational tasks.

Requirements

• High school Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Human Services, Special Education or related
• High school: Minimum Experience Required: 10 plus years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health concerns. Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Bachelors: Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health concerns. Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• Communication: Oral and written
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Problem solving: Takes a systematic approach to solving problems rather than reacting to symptoms
• Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic sign language a plus, but not a requirement
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Responsibilities

• 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 Education team in the collection of pertinent data to assist in the development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assist with and/or independently complete preference assessments for individuals on a monthly and/or as needed basis.
• Assist with and/or independently gather information for functional behavior assessments.
• Assists with training on student’s BIP, behavior and ADL protocols.
• Provides ongoing feedback regarding the individual’s response to the behavior plan.
• Assists with conducting fidelities for treatment integrity.
• Assist the education team with making materials for behavior plans, ADL protocols, and individual behavioral protocols.
• Responsible for assistance with crisis support.
• Responsible for the administration and teaching of ADLs as required.
• Responsible for assistance with personal hygiene tasks, as required.
• Update and review behavior data on a regular basis.
• Basic knowledge of sensory equipment use and how to provide successful sensory integration to individuals as indicated by their sensory menu and needs assessment.
• Has basic knowledge of alternative communication techniques including AAC devices and basic sign language.
• Knowledge of normal growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
• Attends and facilitates or participates in community meetings, team meetings, and debrief meetings.
• Understands how to relay information to peers regarding up-to-date information and provide feedback to the education team.
• Assists with conducting professional development training and team building activities.
• Performs all scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds.
• Performs student belongings searches, as directed by administration. Understands the contraband list.
• Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
• All required agency trainings (including new hire, SCIP-R, Ukeru, Risking Connections, Restorative Practices)
• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED