Club & Hub Behavior Technician

VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment•Charlottesville, VA

21d

About The Position

The Club & Hub Behavior Technician supports adult participants in clubs, group activities, individualized programs, and community-based activities. The role prepares learning environments and materials, implements individualized service and behavior support plans using evidence-based instructional techniques, and supports participants in working toward their program goals. The technician documents attendance and progress, collects and maintains program data, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and communicates program needs and notable behavior trends to the Club & Hub Program Supervisor. The position also includes safe transportation to community settings, adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining organized common spaces. As assigned for professional development, the technician may help analyze performance data, conduct assessments, develop programs, and prepare future activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience applying applied behavior analysis (ABA), or experience working with individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, preferred.

Responsibilities

Document adult participants’ arrival and departure times when they start, end, or change services.
Set up materials and learning environments and help create, organize, and maintain group activities, clubs, and other materials.
Support participants’ engagement and progress toward individualized program goals and objectives.
Run group activities and clubs independently or with other staff.
Provide supports outlined in each individual’s Individualized Services Plan.
Use evidence-based instructional techniques and natural teaching opportunities.
Implement behavior support plans and additional instructional protocols accurately, including protocols for meal preparation and toileting.
Safely transport participants to community settings as requested or required, and implement programs accurately and efficiently in public.
Interact respectfully with community members and assist participants in managing money, valuables, and personal belongings.
Arrive and depart on time for community-based activities.
Document adult learner progress with daily progress notes.
Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and staff meetings as requested; coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Communicate program troubleshooting needs, supply needs, inventory status, and notable behavior trends to the Club & Hub Program Supervisor.
Collect data accurately, maintain digital graphs, and update program information in data sheets or electronic systems in a timely manner, such as within one business day.
Take initiative to problem-solve group or individual programming needs.
Arrive on time, adapt to changes, maintain a positive attitude, follow safety protocols, use General Leave time prudently, and accept feedback and constructive criticism.
Assist with special projects and assignments, take on additional responsibilities when work is complete, and help keep common spaces clean and organized.
Adhere to VIA’s mission, vision, and values.
As assigned for professional development, analyze and summarize adult performance data; assist with assessments and program development; and design and prepare future group, club, or community-based activities.