Behavior Technician - Home-Based
About The Position
The Behavior Technician provides clinical skills instruction and implements behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism and related developmental disabilities. Services may be provided in home, community, clinic, and school settings. The role includes collecting program data and assisting with parent training, under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Treatment may address socially significant behaviors such as social skills, reading, communication, personal self-care, and work skills. The position provides direct client care in one-to-one and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training. The technician follows individualized behavior skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols, documents client progress, and communicates with parents, caregivers, administrators, and community members. The role requires flexibility of hours and the ability to work independently and 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 experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to speak and write English understandably.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and adjust to changing work schedules.
- Ability to recognize tasks and perform them independently, follow through on assigned tasks, and provide proper notice of absence or tardiness.
- Ability to learn company policies and procedures, understand and follow written and oral supervisor instructions, and organize priorities to meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a computer, photocopier, and telephone.
- Physical ability to communicate by telephone, enter data, manage papers, and move around to access office equipment.
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.
- Record and track data from training sessions.
- Reinforce positive behavior with children on the caseload.
- 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.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
- Provide accurate documentation of interventions, goals, and objectives.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and community members.
- Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes.
- Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Exercise necessary cost-control measures and support positive internal and external customer service.
- Plan and organize work, complete assigned tasks, meet productivity requirements, arrive punctually, and promote a team-oriented environment.
- Represent the organization professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
