Behavior Technician - Home-Based
About The Position
The Behavior Technician provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism and related developmental disabilities in home, community, clinic, and school settings. The role delivers direct care in one-to-one and group settings, follows individualized behavior-skill acquisition and reduction protocols, collects and summarizes data, and assists with parent and caregiver training. The Behavior Technician works under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The position requires accurate documentation, effective communication with families, administrators, and community members, and support for transitions between agencies, programs, and professionals. Employees are also expected to meet productivity requirements, organize and complete assigned work, demonstrate reliability and professionalism, and contribute to positive customer service and a team-oriented environment.
Requirements
- 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 and perform tasks independently, follow written and oral instructions, and organize priorities to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and adjust to changing work schedules.
- Ability to operate a computer, photocopier, and telephone.
- Ability to communicate by telephone, enter data, manage papers, and move around the workplace as needed.
- Ability to maintain punctuality, provide advance notice of absences or tardiness, and follow through on assigned tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Behavior Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement intervention strategies through 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.
- Record, track, and summarize data from training sessions and observable client behavior.
- Reinforce positive behavior with children on the caseload.
- Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with each client's individualized treatment and behavior-reduction protocols.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about client progress as instructed by the BCBA.
- Document interventions, goals, and objectives accurately.
- Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes.
- Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
- Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and community members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Meet productivity requirements, organize and complete assigned work, demonstrate reliability and professionalism, and support positive customer service and a team-oriented environment.
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Education Level
Associate degree
