Behavior Technician

ABA Insight LLC • Lansing, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a center-based setting. The Behavior Technician will deliver direct, one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication and social skills, and to reduce problematic behaviors. Interventions are based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and are guided by a Licensed Behavior Analyst. The company offers training for those without prior ABA experience, with opportunities for advanced credentials in the field.

Requirements

• HS Diploma
• Must be able to pass a background check, Recipient Rights background check and TB test.
• Immediate completion of online training RBT modules, CPR and Fingerprinting.
• Must complete additional training after employment including but not limited to; company in-services and required funding source trainings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting and standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to restrain and/or transport while utilizing quick body movements as trained.
• Must be willing to work in various environments to perform therapy such as home, schools, centers and community settings.
• Must be willing to drive within a 30-mile radius as needed for treatment of clients in the home, community and school settings.
• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance required.
• Must have access to email and phone contact.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written.
• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.

Nice To Haves

• Working towards or have obtained a Bachelor’s in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, human development or related human service fields.
• Working toward a Master’s degree in an ABA program.
• Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is preferred however not required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients to promote optimal learning.
• Follows a treatment plan utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation.
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills.
• Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding.
• Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations).
• Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording.
• Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
• Educates members of the treatment team that are key caregivers for the individual being treated.
• Performs tasks requested by the case supervisor within boundaries of the BT role when providing treatment.
• Completes assessments during treatment to gather information and clinical findings to report to the case supervisor to communicate progress and changes.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Light Cleaning and Organizing.
• Assisting with daily needs; feeding, toileting, dressing.
• Preparing lunches.

What This Job Offers

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