Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician Job Description

Definition:

At Thrive Behavioral Therapy, our Behavior Technicians are professionals who have completed a minimum of a 40-hour intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), have successfully passed a competency assessment administered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and received a passing score on the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in order to become a Registered Behavior Technician. All Behavior Technicians are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basis and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities. Behavior technicians are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The Behavior Technician may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) under the supervision of a BCBA. The Behavior Technician is not responsible for the designing of interventions, conducting in-depth assessments, or developing skill acquisition or behavior reduction plans. It is the responsibility of the designated BCBA supervisor of the Behavior Technician to determine which tasks a Behavior Technician may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The designated BCBA supervisor is ultimately responsible for the work performed by the Behavior Technician.

Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Position Type: Part-time

Availability: Sundays 2:30-4:30 PM

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Possess a minimum of a high school diploma; Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, or related field preferred. Additional certification as a special education teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist in the state of Florida is preferred.

· A minimum of 2 years experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs

Knowledge of:

· Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies

· Learning theories and instructional methods

· Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions

· Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults

· Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations

· Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

· Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply

Skills and Abilities to:

· Assess situations and make proper judgments

· Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner

· Objectively analyze crisis situations

· Respond quickly to emergency situations

· Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals

· Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports

· Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff

· Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records

· Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines

· Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development

· Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner

· Supervise clients during treatment sessions

Other Requirements:

· Successful completion of fingerprinting, criminal history background check, and drug testing

· Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Job Duties:

· Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions

· Run skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior Analysis

· Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book

· Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans

· Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software

· Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies

· Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise

· Other job duties as assigned by the BCBA or other administrator

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person