Behavior Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services and at least 2 years of full-time related experience.
• OR a high school diploma and 4 years of full-time professional experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.
• One year experience directly implementing formal behavior plans with individuals who present challenging behaviors and behavioral crisis.
• Completed or will complete within 90 days of being employed the 40-hour behavioral technician training.
• Proficiency in computer Excel, Word and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good command of the English language both oral and written.
• Ability to plan work, organize, and maintain workflow while maintaining flexibility to deal with varied tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with a wide variety of individuals including consultants, provider agencies, families and the public.
• Disciplined to work remotely 40 hours per week performing and documenting job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all behavioral and educational guidelines deemed appropriate by the assigned behavioral clinician and the BSS team.
• Support the clinician by assisting with data collection, observation, and other relevant activities necessary for the preparation of reports, protocols, and behavior plans.
• Work under the direction of the behavioral clinician and/or other professional staff to implement the behavior plan and to provide feedback on any clinical and environmental barriers to effective implementation.
• Assist in training caregivers in the appropriate implementation of behavioral interventions and techniques once trained by the behavioral clinician.
• Provide augmentation and implementation of behavioral support services in the day programs, residential programs, foster care, family settings, behavioral respite sites, and other places as assigned.
• Maintain accurate behavioral data and other records as directed by the clinical staff.
• Follow billing timelines as they pertain to the MA Waiver definitions.
• Ensure notes are accurate in the database per billing guidelines and completed per the timelines.
• Assist with recommendations for community integration activities for individuals served by BSS.
• Assist in filling open shifts within behavioral respite when a client is receiving respite services.
• Conduct follow-up visits to assess compliance with the program recommendations and provide written documentation of observations to the behavioral clinician.
• Successfully complete in-service requirements and meet renewal schedules.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality services.
• Apply non-aversive behavior management techniques via Mandt training to include physical restraints and/or carries.
• Restrain/hold clients in the course of behavioral management as needed.
• Varied/Flexible work schedule with hours based on the need.
• Work on-call shift on a rotating basis.
• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Attend supervision with immediate supervisor.
• Follow agency policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in all pertinent treatment team/agency meetings, training and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication.