School-Based Behavior Technician

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES•Stamford, CT

106d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Technician provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in a school setting. The role collects program data and assists with parent training, working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Treatment may address socially significant skills such as social interaction, reading, communication, personal self-care, and work skills. The position is full-time in Stamford, Connecticut, with no travel listed and an hourly salary range of $22.00–$26.00. The role delivers direct client care in individual and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training. It follows prescribed skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction protocols, records and summarizes observable behavior data, supports staff training, and communicates client progress to parents and caregivers as directed by the BCBA. The technician also contributes to transitions between agencies, programs, and professionals, and responds appropriately to situations affecting child safety. Employees are expected to support cost control, provide positive customer service, communicate effectively, organize and complete work, meet productivity requirements, demonstrate reliability and teamwork, and represent the organization professionally. The role requires flexibility of hours and the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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 who require behavior management to address mental health needs; alternatively, an associate’s degree (60 college credits) and at least two years of that experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to speak and write English understandably.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity.
Flexibility of hours and ability to adjust to changing work schedules.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
Ability to learn and follow organizational policies and procedures and supervisor instructions.
Judgment and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Ability to operate a computer, photocopier, and telephone.
Ability to read, write, and type.

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 techniques such as 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.
Record, track, and summarize data from training sessions and observable client behavior.
Reinforce positive behavior with children on the caseload.
Provide accurate documentation of interventions, goals, and objectives.
Assist with parent training and staff training in accordance with clients’ individualized treatment and behavior-reduction protocols.
Communicate with administrators, parents, caregivers, and community members, including communicating client progress as instructed by the BCBA.
Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes.
Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate actions to ensure child safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Exercise cost-control measures, support positive customer service, organize and complete work, meet productivity requirements, demonstrate reliability and teamwork, and represent the organization professionally.