Behavior Technician

Grafton Integrated Health Network • Berryville, VA

24d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Behavior Technician delivers behavioral services directly to children and their families or caregivers. The role maintains accurate case notes and communicates with a supervising Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) about programs and treatment-plan progress. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and principles, the technician manages a caseload and works with families in their homes or other appropriate settings. The position reports to a Clinical Administrator or a BCBA.

The Behavior Technician works with a BCBA to establish or implement treatment plans based on functional assessments, and supports safety, engagement, and learning in instructional, leisure, and daily living activities. The role may include preparing written assessments; implementing language and academic programs; collecting progress data; maintaining program books; creating teaching materials; and completing timely documentation for analysis and billing. The technician schedules appointments and supervision meetings, discusses treatment progress with families, supports use of in-home behavior strategies, and responds to parents’ or guardians’ questions about operations, events, and incidents. The role also includes attending scheduled conferences and training, assisting with training and mentoring new staff, and communicating ideas, successes, and concerns.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid, acceptable driver’s license.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required; applicants not certified at hire have six months to obtain certification.
• Meet one of the following education and experience paths: a bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, or a related field; an associate degree and three months of experience working with children; or a high school diploma and six months of experience working with children.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skills.
• Solid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills.
• Ukeru certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Experience writing Positive Behavior Support plans and designing and evaluating behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work under BCBA supervision to collaboratively establish and/or implement treatment plans based on functional assessments.
• Deliver behavioral services to children and families by implementing goals and objectives that support safety and engagement in instructional, leisure, and daily living activities in natural environments.
• May prepare written assessments that consider family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral skills, strengths, barriers to self-sufficiency, treatment history, and other relevant perspectives.
• Implement language and academic programs, collect individual progress data, maintain program books, and create teaching materials.
• Complete case activity records and other required daily documentation accurately and on time for data analysis and billing.
• Schedule and keep appointments supporting families with in-home behavior interventions, and schedule and attend BCBA supervision meetings as needed.
• Discuss treatment progress and support families in implementing in-home behavior strategies consistent with the treatment plan.
• Respond to parents or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, and related matters.
• Attend job-specific conferences and training as scheduled, and assist with training and mentoring new staff.
• Communicate effectively about ideas, successes, and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free meals during shifts.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Generous paid time off plan and attendance incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid career development and training, including CPR, Ukeru, Mandt, and other career training.
• 401(k) with an employer match up to $2,500 annually.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level