Aba Associate Behavior Technician

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of $2,500!!! Certain payout conditions may apply.  

Who We Are 

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. 

Who We Serve 

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.  

What We Offer 

• Pay Range: $20.33-$26.43 per hour. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location.
• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!   
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. 

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Under the direct supervision of the clinical program management team, provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment (including positive behavior supports and intervention strategies) to individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or other behavioral health diagnoses and their caregivers. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and implements clinical treatment and behavior support plans. Works with individuals and/or caregivers in a variety of settings including homes, community, and other environments. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CLINICAL

•  Under supervision of the multidisciplinary clinical program management team (e.g., BCBA, SLP, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Behavior Program Coordinator), provide direct individual and group ABA services to assigned clients across a variety of treatment modalities (e.g., DTT, PRT, NET, JASPER, etc).
• Integrate feedback from clinical supervisors to deliver effective quality clinical services that meet fidelity measures of implementation.
• Record data, including video, for all treatment goals utilizing electronic data collection systems (e.g., Catalyst) to support client outcomes and ensure staff treatment fidelity.
• Assist teams in developing program materials (e.g., lesson plans, visual schedules, social stories, etc.) to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change.
• Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, in-service, client progress meetings, and other key meetings as assigned Proactively identify potential conflicts; clearly communicate with clinical supervisor on client-related services (e.g., barriers to implementation, lack of caregiver participation, etc.) within 24 hours.
• Ensure effective coordination of services for individuals and caregivers with other providers, both internal and external, by supporting the development of constructive relationships and problem-solving barriers.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Manage time effectively. Meet agency timelines for clinical documentation, compliance trainings, assigned project deadlines, submission of timecards, and respond to phone calls and emails.
• Follow weekly schedule for client and administrative services assigned by administrative supervisor and scheduling team. Deliver services on flexible schedule based on client need while meeting productivity expectations. 
• Proactively communicate schedule changes, including part-time hours, vacation or sick time.
• Engage in solution-focused communication and help maintain a positive work environment.
• Implement strong organizational skills to support client outcomes and manage daily tasks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Driving to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts.
• Physical interactions with children of variable ages such as but not limited to games, sports, and other activities.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

CORE ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy and changing environment, multi-tasking and deadline oriented.
• Problem solve complex, multifaceted, and potentially emotionally charged situations.
• Successfully manage conflict in solution-focused manner
• Strong organizational, communication, and task prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Initiative to plan and organize.
• Engage and work with caregivers as partners, recognizing and respecting diverse ethnic and cultural differences and preferences.
• Enlist the help and investment of individuals and community resources to meet the needs of program families.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Documents Clearly and Accurately
• Conflict Resolution
• Learns On the Fly
• Encouraging Customer Focus
• Time management

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Registered Behavior Technician (Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board) preferred.
• Ability to speak, write, or read other languages preferred.

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Equal Opportunity Employer 

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.