Behavior Technician (Livonia) Full-Time 8am-7:30pm

BrightSpring Health Services•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Gateway Pediatric Therapy provides home- and clinic-based ABA services for children with autism, using evidence-based practices and individualized support in collaboration with families. The Behavior Technician delivers therapy according to training, supervisory feedback, client-specific plans, and Gateway procedures. The position is based in Livonia and is full-time, with a listed schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The salary range is $18.00–$24.00 per hour. The technician prepares and maintains session materials and the instructional area, implements programs and behavior plans, collects and records data, completes progress notes, and communicates professionally with families and coworkers. The role receives individual and group supervision and requires maintaining basic first aid certification and implementing Crisis Prevention Institute procedures when required. The position reports to the monitoring BCBA for client needs and program implementation, and to Clinical Managers for administrative needs or issues. Gateway describes a structured career pathway, with eligibility for promotion to Lead or Senior Behavior Technician after three months of service. These promoted roles pay up to $24 per hour. The company offers ongoing training, mentorship, and clinical and administrative support.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Must be able to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
Must be able to sit in a child-size chair or on the floor, transition quickly between standing and sitting, and walk, jog, or run quickly if a client elopes.
Must be able to assume and maintain varied postures, including standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
Must be able to perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and grasping, and have the ability to talk, hear, and see with visual acuity.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain the instructional area during and after sessions.
Prepare and keep the binder, stimuli, and other needed materials accessible and organized.
Arrive on time, dressed appropriately, with sufficient time to prepare for sessions.
Complete tasks associated with each session.
Receive individual and group supervision through direct observation.
Attend team meetings and scheduled trainings.
Communicate professionally and positively with coworkers and parents.
Respond to internal communications, including email and phone calls, within 24 hours.
Use universal precautions to help prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
Communicate appropriately with parents about therapy.
Deliver instruction according to procedures learned in training and feedback from supervisory staff.
Collect, record, and analyze data accurately according to Gateway procedures.
Respond to client behavior according to training and supervisory feedback.
Complete required training and accurately implement and report on client-specific plans, including behavior plans and emergency procedures outlined in internal documentation or the IPOS/behavioral plan of care.
Complete and maintain basic first aid certification.
Complete and submit progress notes by the end of each scheduled therapy session.
Identify when interventions are needed for clients or programs and communicate this promptly to the monitoring BCBA or supervisor.
Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures as required when maladaptive or undesired behaviors occur.
Report client needs and program implementation to the monitoring BCBA, and administrative needs or issues to Clinical Managers.
Maintain client privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Gateway policies and procedures.