Behavior Technician (Residential Treatment Facility)
About The Position
Join Our Mission. Lead with Purpose. Make a Difference. Behavior Technician – OLV Human Services OMH Program - Residential Treatment Facility (RTF): Our Residential Treatment Facility – located in Lackawanna - has the most current features and technology for resident safety, complementing the special care provided by our dedicated and experienced staff. We take a person-centered approach to serving those with interpersonal, emotional, psychiatric, social, family or educational issues. We create a tailored plan of treatment based on specific goals of the resident. While the RTF is on the cutting edge for resident safety and well-being, it is also designed to be home-like in a therapeutic environment. Note, the term “home-like”, not “like home”. That’s because our goal with every resident is to help them get back to their own homes, care-givers and communities as soon as possible. We are currently seeking a Behavior Technician who is not only a strategic thinker but also shares our passion for fostering the highest possible quality of care for the youth we serve.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 1–2 years of experience implementing or supporting behavior plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or behavioral challenges.
- Previous experience using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
- Must demonstrate fundamental knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Competency with technology and electronic documentation systems
- Strong computer skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Communication (oral and written): Able to communicate clearly with staff, clinicians, and youth
- Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and able to follow through on commitments
- Problem Solving: Uses a structured and analytical approach to identifying and addressing problems
- Attention to Detail: Thorough and precise when documenting, collecting data, or following protocols
- Adaptability: Flexible and able to adjust to dynamic and sometimes unpredictable residential environments
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- Certification in crisis intervention (e.g., TCI or an agency‑approved equivalent) within 3 months from start date
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral support and consultation to residential teams.
- Assist in crisis prevention and intervention, including de-escalation and support for individuals experiencing behavioral or emotional distress.
- Collect, organize, and maintain accurate behavioral data, including ABC observations, frequency counts, and progress monitoring.
- Support the training and coaching of residential staff on best‑practice behavior strategies, proactive supports, and proper implementation of BSPs.
- Assist with the development and completion of reports, summaries, and documentation required for treatment planning and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain adherence to agency policies and ethical guidelines, including those related to safety, confidentiality, trauma-informed care, and behavioral best practices.
- Participate in team meetings, treatment planning sessions, and case reviews as required.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment aligned with trauma‑informed and person‑centered care.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays
- Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Casual dress code
- Health, dental & vision insurance options
- Free dental insurance
- Paid Employer sponsored life insurance.
- Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
- Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes
- Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
- Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
