CAS Community Autism Services - Behavior Technician School/Community Based

Intermountain Centers•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

General Summary: The Behavior Technician I is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. Program Director will determine which tasks a Behavior Technician may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence.

Requirements

Education – HS/GED required.
Experience - One year verified experience volunteering or working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related disabilities.
Certification – Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required (within 90 days from beginning the training curriculum).
Regulatory – o Minimum 21 years of age. o Arizona Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meets insurance requirements, if required. o Must possess and maintain Level 1 fingerprint clearance throughout employment. o CPR and First Aid certification if required (Employer provides). o Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Responsibilities

Provides direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions.
Runs skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis. Use contingencies of reinforcement and implements specific procedures for skill acquisition.
Works with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans.
Conducts preference assessments and assists with functional assessment procedures.
Reports variables that might affect the client (e.g., illness, relocation, medication).
Generates objective session notes by describing what occurred during sessions.
Implements continuous/discontinuous measurement procedures and permanent product recording procedures.
Collects data and creates graphs.
Implements behavior reduction interventions and procedures. Identifies the essential components of a written behavior reduction plan.
Complies with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., mandatory abuse and neglect reporting).
Communicates effectively with members, families, supervisor and other stakeholders.
Maintains professional boundaries with members, families and other stakeholders.
Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of position.