Behavior Technician - In-home Services Only

Gateway Pediatric Therapy•Rochester, MI

1d•$18 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Gateway Pediatric Therapy is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and passionate Behavior Technician to provide in-home ABA services for children with autism. This role focuses on celebrating everyday successes and working closely with families to meet each child’s unique needs in a supportive, team-driven environment. The position requires a commute to clients' homes and offers a structured career pathway for growth and advancement, with opportunities for promotion into Lead or Senior Behavior Technician roles within 3 months, potentially earning up to $24 per hour.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and in writing
Must be able to sit in a child size chair or on the floor; switch from standing to sitting quickly; walk, jog, or run quickly in the event of client elopement; assume and maintain a variety of postures including but not limited to, standing, sitting, kneeling, or squatting
This position requires the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Must be 18 years if age or older
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Must have a valid Driver License and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain instructional area throughout the session and at the conclusion of the session
Prepare and keep binder, stimuli, and needed materials accessible and organized
Dress appropriately and arrive on time for work with ample time to prepare for session
Complete all tasks assigned that are associated with the completion of a session
Receive 1:1 and group supervision from supervisors through direct observation
Attend team meetings and scheduled trainings
Communicate self in a professional and positive manner with coworkers and parents
Respond to all internal communication (e-mail, phone call, etc.) within 24 hours
Practice universal precaution to protect against the transmission of communicable diseases
Maintain appropriate level of communication with parents about all aspects of therapy
Deliver instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisory staff
Collect, record, and analyze data accurately following Gateway Pediatric Therapy’s procedures
Respond to client’s behavior following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training session and based on feedback given by supervisory staff
Complete necessary training and demonstrate accurate implementation and reporting on client specific plans, such as behavior plans and client-specific emergency procedures as outlined within internal documentation and/or the IPOS/behavioral plan of care
Perform and maintain certification in basic first aid procedures
Complete and submit all progress notes by the completion of the scheduled therapy session
Identify when interventions are needed for specific clients and programs and communicate in a timely manner to monitoring BCBA or supervisor
Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures as required when presented with maladaptive or undesired behaviors
Reports directly to the monitoring BCBA for client needs and implementation of programs. Reports directly to Clinical Managers for administrative needs or issues
Maintain client privacy in accordance with all HIPAA regulations and with Gateway policies and procedures manual