Behavior Technician (School-Age)

Upstate Cerebral Palsy • Utica, NY

237d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Behavior Technician (BT School) of Upstate Caring Partners will support the quality of clinical services, agency education and collaborative partnership initiatives for the purpose of strengthening the infrastructure of supports available to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Under leadership of a BCBA, the BT will provide direct services and support to existing programs consistent with best practices in IDD using evidence-based practices. The BT will support the professional development of staff and communicate in a manner that energizes the work force, promotes retention, encourages team excellence, facilitates continuous learning and reinforces positive partnerships throughout the organization.

Requirements

• High School Degree
• Excellent computer Skills (including Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel is required. Must have or be willing to obtain a valid New York State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment where staff and students are safe, happy, relaxed, and engaged.
• Spends an average of at least 75% of the workday in direct contact with people receiving services.
• Assists in the use of the Practical Functional Assessment to assess severe problem behavior.
• Assists in the use of Skill-Based Treatment to teach communication, toleration, and cooperation in an effort to eliminate severe problem behavior.
• Assists in the use of behavioral data systems are implemented to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Teaches program staff on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
• Documents performance feedback, as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees