Behavior Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience in a related field.
• Ability to achieve Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instruction for students with special needs and autism.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with students, supervisors, administrators, and parents.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; and use appropriate research methods to gather data.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications, maintain records according to established procedures, answer routine questions, and train or instruct others.
• Ability to move quickly between tasks and work independently and as part of a team.
• Skill in using office equipment, typing, data entry, computers, and applicable software.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures, office practices, department goals and procedures, workplace safety, English grammar and spelling, records management, office management, and project management.
• Position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Physical capacity for medium work: exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education, special education, autism spectrum disorder, or a related field.
• RBT certification or working toward RBT certification through the BACB.
• Two or more years of experience working as an RBT.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to students in one-to-one or small-group settings.
• Follow individualized behavior-reduction and skill-acquisition treatment plans based on student assessments.
• Collect and report data on programming and complete progress notes for every session.
• Communicate with students, parents, and/or guardians about client progress.
• Collaborate with the behavior department regarding behavior therapy sessions.
• Assist staff with initial student assessments and preparation of student materials.
• Participate in mandatory training or in-service activities as needed.
• Maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard student-related information.
• Follow the Youngstown State University attendance policy.
• Use effective time management and multitasking; apply sound judgment and problem-solving, consulting the supervisor to ensure effective treatment.
• Assist with training new hires.
• Perform other duties assigned or required within the classification’s level of responsibility.