Behavior Technician

Grafton Integrated Health Network • Midlothian, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turn Challenges into Breakthroughs — One Step at a Time. At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges reach their fullest potential. As a Behavior Technician, your meaningful impact happens in the everyday moments—helping individuals learn, grow, and achieve new milestones. You’ll work within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, supported by professionals who share your drive and dedication. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide training, mentorship, and a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career. Join us — and see the impact of your expertise change lives every day! Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way! The Behavior Specialist/Behavior Technician is responsible for direct delivery of behavioral services to children and families/caregivers. This position maintains accurate record keeping of case notes and communicates with supervising Board-Certified Behavior Analyst about the program and the progress of the treatment plan for individuals served. The position will utilize the strategies and principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to manage a caseload of clients and work with their families by providing services in family homes or other appropriate settings. Reports to a Clinical Administrator or a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age
• A valid, acceptable driver’s license
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required. Any applicant who is not RBT certified at hire will be given 6 months to obtain certification
• Requires Ukeru certification
• Effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skills
• Solid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills are essential

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities preferred
• Experience in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and in designing and evaluating behavioral interventions preferred

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a BCBA to collaboratively establish and/or implement a treatment plan based on a functional assessment.
• Provide direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional, leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.
• May prepare written assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral, skills, strengths, barriers self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments as appropriate.
• Implement language and academic programs by collecting individual progress data, maintaining program books, and creating teaching materials.
• Document case activities or other required daily documentation for both data analysis and billing purposes in a timely manner.
• Schedule and keep scheduled appointments to support family with implementing behavior intervention in home and schedule and keep supervision meetings with BCBA for supervision and as needed.
• Discuss treatment progress, supports family in implementing in-home behavior strategies that support the treatment plan, and responds to parents and/ or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, etc.
• Attends job specific conferences and/or training as scheduled, and assists in the trainings and mentoring of new staff.
• Communicate effectively about all ideas, successes or concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free meals during shift, when working in the schools and residences
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care FSA & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 5 free sessions per family member
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Retirement Plan with employer match - up to $2,500 annually
• Employee Discounts, including: Legal services and identity theft protection plan, Travel assistance, Virtual exercise & coaching, FREE Will preparation services
• Paid Career Development – Earn while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt, and more!
• Education Assistance - up to $5,250 annually
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level