Behavior Technician (Livonia) Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-7:30pm Saturday 9:00am-2pm

BrightSpring Health Services•Livonia, MI

About The Position

The Behavior Technician works with individuals with autism in one-to-one settings at the clinic and in clients’ homes, using applied behavior analysis (ABA) methods and procedures. The role also facilitates peer interactions when appropriate. The technician delivers instruction and responds to client behavior according to training, supervisory feedback, client-specific plans, and Gateway Pediatric Therapy procedures. The position reports to the monitoring BCBA for client needs and program implementation, and to Clinical Managers for administrative needs or issues.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
Ability to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to sit in a child-size chair or on the floor; move quickly between standing and sitting; walk, jog, or run quickly if a client elopes; and assume and maintain varied postures, including standing, sitting, kneeling, or squatting.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand, walk, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and perform tasks requiring visual acuity.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain the instructional area during and after each session.
Prepare and organize binders, stimuli, and other materials needed for sessions.
Arrive on time, dress appropriately, and allow time to prepare for sessions.
Complete tasks associated with conducting each session.
Receive individual and group supervision through direct observation.
Attend team meetings and scheduled training.
Communicate professionally and positively with coworkers and parents.
Respond to internal communications, including email and phone calls, within 24 hours.
Follow universal precautions to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.
Maintain appropriate communication with parents about all aspects of therapy.
Deliver instruction according to initial and ongoing training and supervisory feedback.
Collect, record, and analyze data accurately according to company 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.
Perform 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 promptly with the monitoring BCBA or supervisor.
Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures as required when maladaptive or undesired behaviors occur.
Report client needs and program implementation matters to the monitoring BCBA, and administrative needs or issues to Clinical Managers.
Protect client privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and company policies and procedures.