Behavioral Technician (PT)

Sevita•Danvers, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician ensures behavior management programs are consistently implemented for people served in a 1:1, center-based environment, working closely with a BCBA. The role involves implementing treatment plans, collecting and reviewing behavioral data, supporting communication and social skills, collaborating with families and treatment team members, and completing accurate documentation. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Full-time and part-time hours are available.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience with youth, families, or individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
Ability to listen well and empathize while still providing guidance.

Nice To Haves

The employer will help the employee obtain RBT certification.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served.
Follow treatment plan goals and interventions, using sound judgment and seeking appropriate consultation.
Collaborate with families and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disrupting the environment or other individuals.
Educate parents or guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
Promote safe, socially acceptable replacement behaviors and build communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
Review progress objectively using behavior analytic methods, identify barriers, and make recommendations to the supervisor and behavior analyst as needed.
Accurately collect behavior data, including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording as needed.
Complete staff- and person-served-related documentation accurately and on time.
Complete incident reports in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
Review daily updates about people served, implement programs, and train staff on implementation.
Communicate routinely with staff to ensure proper implementation and provide retraining as needed.
Schedule and prepare leisure activities to keep people served engaged and active when therapy sessions are not taking place.
Attend assigned clinical meetings, such as access review meetings, clinical team meetings, and progress conferences.
Provide up-to-date residential status of participants and identify problem areas affecting them.
Follow through on solutions based on clinical team recommendations.