Behavior Technician - After School Hours (Part Time 10-30 Hours)

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES•Quincy, MA

13d•$30 - $35

About The Position

The Behavior Technician provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities. Services may be delivered in home, community, clinic, and school settings. The technician collects data on programs and assists with parent training, working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The role provides direct client care in individual and group settings, using intensive teaching and natural environment training. The technician follows prescribed behavior-skill acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols, teaches targeted behaviors, reinforces positive behavior, records and summarizes behavioral data, and communicates with parents, caregivers, administrators, and community members. The position also supports transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals and responds appropriately to situations affecting child safety. Employees are expected to meet productivity requirements, communicate effectively, organize and complete work reliably, contribute to a team-oriented environment, provide positive customer service, and represent the organization professionally. The role requires flexibility of hours and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Either a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs, or an associate’s degree (60 college credits) and at least two years of such direct relevant experience.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to speak and write English in an understandable manner.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity.
Ability to recognize tasks and perform them independently, follow assigned tasks through to completion, and communicate appropriately about absences or tardiness.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and adjust to changing work schedules.
Ability to learn company policies and procedures and understand and follow written and oral instructions from a supervisor.
Judgment and organizational skills to process telephone calls, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to read, write, type, and operate a computer, photocopier, and telephone.
Ability to meet reliability expectations, including arriving on time and taking breaks within expected time frames.
Must maintain confidentiality and not disclose protected health or company information without proper authorization.

Nice To Haves

Registered Behavior Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation under BCBA supervision.
Teach targeted behaviors using specialized techniques, which may include reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
Provide direct client care in one-to-one and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
Follow prescribed behavior-skill acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols.
Reinforce positive behavior with children on the caseload.
Collect, record, track, and summarize data on training sessions and observable client behavior.
Assist with parent and caregiver training in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment and behavior-reduction protocols.
Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about client progress as instructed by the BCBA.
Communicate with administrators, parents, and community members orally and in writing.
Provide accurate documentation of interventions, goals, and objectives.
Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as services change.
Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet productivity requirements, organize and complete work reliably, support a team-oriented environment, and provide positive internal and external customer service.