Behavior Technician (Livonia) Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-7:30pm Saturday 9:00am-2pm

Gateway Pediatric Therapy•Livonia, MI

7d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Behavior Technician works with individuals with autism in a one-to-one setting in the clinic and in clients’ homes, following applied behavior analysis (ABA) methods and procedures and facilitating peer interactions when appropriate. The role delivers individualized instruction and responds to client behavior according to training, supervisory feedback, and client-specific plans. It also involves collecting and documenting data, communicating with families and colleagues, and maintaining session materials and records.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Must be able to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
Must be able to sit in a child-size chair or on the floor, quickly switch between standing and sitting, and walk, jog, or run quickly in the event of client elopement.
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures, including standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand, walk, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and demonstrate visual acuity.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain the instructional area throughout and at the end of each session.
Prepare and organize the binder, stimuli, and other materials needed for sessions.
Arrive on time, dress appropriately, and allow time to prepare for sessions.
Complete tasks associated with the completion of each session.
Receive one-to-one and group supervision through direct observation.
Attend team meetings and scheduled trainings.
Communicate professionally and positively with coworkers and parents.
Respond to internal communications, including email and phone calls, within 24 hours.
Practice universal precautions to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.
Maintain appropriate communication with parents about all aspects of therapy.
Deliver instruction according to procedures learned in initial and ongoing training and supervisory feedback.
Collect, record, and analyze data accurately according to Gateway Pediatric Therapy procedures.
Respond to client behavior according to training and supervisory feedback.
Complete required training and accurately implement and report on client-specific plans, including behavior plans and emergency procedures documented internally or in the IPOS/behavioral plan of care.
Perform and maintain certification in basic first aid procedures.
Complete and submit progress notes by the end of the scheduled therapy session.
Identify when interventions are needed for specific clients or programs and communicate promptly with the monitoring BCBA or supervisor.
Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures when required in response to maladaptive or undesired behaviors.
Report client needs and program implementation to the monitoring BCBA, and administrative needs or issues to Clinical Managers.
Maintain client privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Gateway policies and procedures.