Registered Behavior Technician - Home-Based
About The Position
The Registered Behavior Technician provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles to children with autism and related developmental disabilities. Services may take place in clients’ homes, communities, clinics, and schools. The role collects program 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 position provides direct client care in individual and group settings using intensive teaching and natural-environment training. The technician follows individualized skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols, documents progress, and communicates with families and other relevant people. The role also requires flexibility of hours and the ability to work independently, reliably, and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician certification is required.
- Either a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families requiring behavior management for 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 understandably.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity.
- Ability to recognize tasks and perform them independently, follow through on assigned tasks, and provide appropriate notice of absence or tardiness.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and adjust to changing work schedules.
- Ability to learn company policies and procedures, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow written and oral instructions from a supervisor.
- Ability to operate a computer, photocopier, and telephone, and to read, write, and type.
- Ability to exercise judgment when processing telephone calls.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement intervention strategies through direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation under BCBA supervision.
- Teach targeted behaviors using specialized methods, which may include reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
- Record and track data from training sessions; collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
- Reinforce positive behavior with children on the caseload.
- Provide direct client care in individual and group settings using intensive teaching and natural-environment training arrangements.
- Follow prescribed behavior skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols.
- Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with each client’s individualized treatment and behavior-reduction protocols.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about client progress as instructed by the BCBA.
- Communicate orally and in writing with administrators, parents, and community members.
- Provide accurate documentation of interventions, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as services change.
- Identify emergency situations and take appropriate action to ensure child safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Exercise cost-control measures and support positive internal and external customer service.
- Organize and complete work, meet productivity requirements, arrive on time, and take breaks within expected time frames.
- Demonstrate effective communication, reliability, teamwork, and professional representation of the organization.
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Career Level
Entry Level
