Senior Behavior Support Technician - OPWDD

The Summit Center • Town of Clarence, NY

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis including (but not limited to) understanding definitions and characteristics, legal and ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing behavioral analytic programs, and evaluating progress.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, or a related human services field preferred
• Up to four years of successful experience as a Behavioral Support Technician. Those without this experience will be required to spend 1-4 months acquiring supervised experience in Summit’s day school program.
• Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral consultation to teams in tandem or without the direct oversight of a Behavioral Support Consultant
• Develop or contribute to the development of behavioral assessments and interventions as needed/ appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals and promote/model less restrictive, trauma-informed approach
• Collect, organize, and maintain direct observational data
• Train staff in best-practice methods
• Complete or assist with the completion of required reports
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

Benefits

• Fully paid program breaks (up to 5 weeks per year!)
• Up to 15 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior