Behavior Technician (SBT) - Redding, CT
About The Position
The Behavior Technician provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism and related developmental disabilities. Services are delivered in home, community, clinic, and school settings. The technician collects data, assists with parent training, and works under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Treatment may address socially significant behaviors such as social skills, reading, communication, personal self-care, and work skills. The role includes direct client care in individual and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training. The technician follows prescribed skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols, documents client progress, communicates with families and other stakeholders, and supports transitions between agencies, programs, and professionals. The position requires flexibility, independent task completion, effective teamwork, and professional conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs; or an associate’s degree (60 college credits) and at least two years of such experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to speak and write English in an understandable manner.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity.
- Ability to learn company policies and procedures, follow written and oral instructions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and adapt to changing work schedules.
- Ability to operate a computer, photocopier, and telephone.
- Ability to establish trustworthy rapport with staff, be punctual, provide notice of absences or tardiness, and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Must be flexible with hours.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Behavior Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement intervention strategies through direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation under BCBA supervision.
- Teach targeted behaviors using specialized techniques, including reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
- Provide direct client care in one-to-one and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
- Follow prescribed behavior skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols.
- Collect, record, track, and summarize data on programs and observable client behavior.
- Reinforce positive behavior with children on the caseload.
- Assist with parent and caregiver training in accordance with clients’ individualized treatment and behavior-reduction protocols.
- Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, caregivers, and community members, including sharing client progress as instructed by the BCBA.
- Provide accurate documentation of interventions, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes.
- Identify emergency situations and take appropriate action to ensure child safety.
- Meet productivity requirements, organize work, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
