Behavior Technicians PT

Sevita•Plymouth, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician ensures behavior management programs are consistently implemented for people served in a center-based environment, working one-to-one and closely with a BCBA. The role includes supporting individuals’ communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills through treatment-plan interventions, behavior data collection, and collaboration with families and treatment team members. The position also involves maintaining accurate documentation, supporting staff in implementing programs, and helping participants stay engaged in appropriate activities.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience with youth, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
Ability to listen empathetically while still providing guidance.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served.
Follow treatment-plan goals and interventions, use sound judgment, and seek appropriate consultation.
Collaborate with families and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disrupting the environment or other individuals.
Educate parents or guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
Promote safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
Objectively review progress using behavior analytic methods, identify barriers, and make recommendations to the supervisor and behavior analyst as needed.
Accurately collect behavior data, including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording as needed.
Complete staff- and person-served-related documentation accurately and on time.
Complete incident reports as required by agency policy and procedure.
Review daily updates for people served, including new programs, access-level changes, and scheduled sessions; implement programs and train staff on implementation.
Routinely communicate with staff to ensure proper program implementation and provide retraining as needed.
Schedule and prepare leisure activities to keep people served engaged and active when therapy sessions are not taking place.
Attend assigned clinical meetings, such as access review meetings, clinical team meetings, and progress conferences.
Provide up-to-date residential status of participants and identify problem areas affecting them.
Follow through on solutions based on clinical team recommendations.