Behavior Technician

Owen Health Care•Dumont, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Owen Health Care is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician to work with children and adolescents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in home and community settings in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and surrounding areas. The Behavior Technician assists behavioral therapists in creating and carrying out effective therapy programs, tailoring service plans to each child's needs, and supporting youth with behavioral challenges. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, monitoring behavior, and organizing engaging activities to support the well-being and development of the children in care. The position works under the supervision of a BCBA. Owen Health Care offers a 40-hour online RBT training course as part of its training program.

Requirements

Passion for working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Enjoyment of working with children and building positive relationships.
Adaptability in navigating different situations and adjusting strategies to support children with behavioral challenges.
Problem-solving ability and capacity to think critically and creatively about behavioral issues and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

Assist behavioral therapists in creating effective therapy programs for children and adolescents.
Implement behavioral interventions in home and community settings.
Tailor service plans to meet each child's unique needs.
Support and manage youth with behavioral challenges.
Maintain a safe environment and monitor behavior.
Organize engaging activities that support the well-being and development of youth.