Behavior Technician

Family of Kidz•Baldwin, NY

2d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Family of Kidz is hiring a center-based Behavior Technician to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services at its center in Baldwin, New York. The role supports students with behavioral and educational needs, individually and in small groups, and provides IEP-mandated services at the centers rather than insurance-based services. Behavior Technicians implement behavior plans and teaching procedures under the guidance of Clinical Supervisors and BCBAs, collect session data, and help learners develop skills. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and compensation is $21–$24.75 per hour. The role requires acquiring and maintaining an RBT credential in accordance with BACB requirements within the first 90 days of employment. The successful candidate must maintain a safe, supportive environment while working directly with learners who may engage in challenging behaviors. This includes following crisis-intervention protocols and using PMT techniques when indicated in a Behavior Intervention Plan. Family of Kidz describes its work as helping children with special needs, from birth to adulthood, understand and address their needs and develop skills that promote independence and quality of life. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

At least 6 months of ABA experience working with children or adolescents with autism in a supervised setting.
Ability to work safely and directly with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and descend staircases.
Ability to maintain varied postures—including kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting on the floor, and standing—for extended periods.
Ability to use quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in a Behavior Intervention Plan.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Passion for working with children, adolescents, families, and therapists.
High integrity, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, empathy, consideration for others, humility, and grace.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with challenging behaviors.
Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or a related field.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors and BCBAs to implement ABA principles and teaching procedures.
Collect behavior and skill-acquisition data during sessions.
Acquire and maintain an RBT credential in accordance with BACB requirements within the first 90 days of employment.
Use an electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
Manage learners effectively, including following physical crisis-intervention protocols, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Maintain confidentiality of information about children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Understand and demonstrate the company’s core values.
Support students with behavioral and educational needs one-on-one and in small groups.
Help students build skills.