Behavior Technician

Owen Health Care•Paterson, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Owen Health Care is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician to work with children and adolescents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in home and community settings in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and surrounding areas. The Behavior Technician assists behavioral therapists in creating effective therapy programs, implements behavioral interventions, and tailors service plans to each child’s needs. The role includes supporting youth with behavioral challenges, maintaining a safe environment, monitoring behavior, and organizing engaging activities. The position works under the supervision of a BCBA. Owen Health Care provides a 40-hour online RBT training course as part of its Behavior Technician training program.

Requirements

Passion for working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Enjoyment of working with children and building positive relationships.
Ability to adapt to different situations and adjust strategies to support children with behavioral challenges.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively to address behavioral issues and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

Assist behavioral therapists in creating effective therapy programs for children and adolescents.
Implement behavioral interventions in home and community settings.
Tailor service plans to meet each child's needs.
Support and manage youth with behavioral challenges.
Maintain a safe environment.
Monitor behavior.
Organize engaging activities.
Provide positive behavioral guidance.