Senior Behavior Support Technician - OPWDD
About The Position
The Senior Behavior Support Technician – OPWDD augments services provided by Behavioral Support Consultants through direct observation, data collection, development of behavioral assessments and intervention plans, staff training, and treatment-integrity monitoring. The role may also include assigned special projects and related administrative or organizational tasks, such as crisis intervention training. The position supports day habilitation and other OPWDD programs in either Tonawanda, Eggertsville, and Buffalo or Clarence, Amherst, and Williamsville. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, for 37.5 hours per week. Pay is $24.93 per hour.
Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis, including definitions and characteristics, legal and ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing behavioral analytic programs, and evaluating progress.
- Candidates without prior Behavioral Support Technician experience must complete 1–4 months of supervised experience in Summit’s day school program.
- First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certification; these are provided by the agency.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, or a related human services field.
- Up to four years of successful experience as a Behavioral Support Technician.
- Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral consultation to teams, either alongside or without direct oversight from a Behavioral Support Consultant.
- Develop or contribute to behavioral assessments and interventions as needed and appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention and promote or model less restrictive, trauma-informed approaches.
- Collect, organize, and maintain direct observational data.
- Train staff in best-practice methods.
- Complete or assist with required reports.
- Perform duties and daily activities in accordance with current best practices and ethical guidelines.
- Adhere to The Summit Center’s core agency values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.
- Carry out assigned special projects, including associated administrative or organizational tasks.
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 of up to $1,000 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
