Behavior Technician

Summary/Objective Under general supervision, provides 1:1 behavioral intervention with children and youth receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in client home, or during community outings; performs related work as assigned. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Providing 1:1 direct applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children/youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which includes: a. Following a client’s individualized session, treatment, or behavior plan. i. Including implementing behavior protocols aimed to reduce inappropriate behavior and increase appropriate behavior. ii. Bringing any issues about current plan to supervisor as they arise. b. Assisting in the development of behavioral treatment plans by providing input to the program supervision. c. Assisting in caregiver training with guidance from the program supervisor. d. Helping to increase the client’s social and community competencies by building daily living skills that will assist the client in living successfully at home and in the community. e. Collecting behavioral data (manually and electronically). f. Graphing session data. 2. Serving as a positive role model for children/youth. 3. Maintaining client confidentiality. 4. Assisting the client to engage in, or remain engaged in, appropriate activities. 5. Collaborating with and supporting caregivers’ efforts to provide a positive environment for the client. 6. Ensuring safety of client at all times during provision of therapeutic behavioral services. a. Managing inappropriate behavior in a manner that ensures the safety of the client, caregiver(s), and staff. 7. Verifying the authorization for medical treatment forms and any other required forms are completed and on file. 8. Reporting incidences of suspected child abuse to the Clinical Director, in compliance with mandated reporting requirements. 9. Communicating professionally with clients, parents, guardians, and coworkers

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person