Behavior Technician (Grand Rapids-Michigan Street) Full-time (30-40)
About The Position
The Behavior Technician works with individuals with autism in one-to-one settings in the clinic and clients’ homes, following 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, and client-specific plans, while accurately collecting and recording data and completing session documentation. The position involves preparing and maintaining session materials and instructional spaces, communicating professionally with families and coworkers, participating in supervision, team meetings, and training, and maintaining client privacy. The technician reports client needs and program implementation matters to the monitoring BCBA and administrative needs or issues to Clinical Managers.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to sit in a child-size chair or on the floor; quickly switch between standing and sitting; walk, jog, or run quickly in the event of client elopement; and assume and maintain postures including standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
- Ability to perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain the instructional area during and after each session.
- Prepare and keep the binder, stimuli, and other required materials accessible and organized.
- Arrive on time and appropriately dressed, with sufficient time to prepare for the session.
- Complete tasks associated with the completion of a 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.
- Practice universal precautions to help prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
- Maintain appropriate communication with parents about all aspects of therapy.
- Deliver instruction using procedures learned in initial and ongoing training and based on supervisory feedback.
- Collect, record, and analyze data accurately according to Gateway Pediatric Therapy procedures.
- Respond to client behavior according to training and supervisory feedback.
- Complete required training and demonstrate accurate implementation and reporting on client-specific plans, including behavior plans and emergency procedures in internal documentation or the IPOS/behavioral plan of care.
- Perform and maintain certification in basic first aid procedures.
- Complete and submit progress notes by the end of each scheduled therapy session.
- Identify when interventions are needed for specific clients and programs and communicate promptly with the monitoring BCBA or supervisor.
- Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures when required in response to maladaptive or undesired behaviors.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
