Behavior Technician- Entry and Experienced Levels

Job Description

Job Description

• Benefits for 30+ hours per week include :

Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.

Schedule : Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings to 6 : 30PM, around the needs of the clients.

Overview

Do you love working with children? Do you want to be able to make a difference in the life of a child? Apply today to be a behavior analysis interventionist (BAI) for our clinic providing services to youth diagnosed on the autism spectrum.

Our clinic serves children ages 2-18 and follows the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a research based intervention where reinforcement, prompting and modeling are used to teach skills and to reduce challenging behaviors. In addition, you will be trained to implement Discrete Trial Training (DTT), an ABA technique breaking skills into smaller parts which are taught individually and then systematically built upon to teach the larger concept.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Desire to work with children who have emotional and / or mental disabilities, autism, or developmental disabilities. Ability to lift 50lbs. Must complete a 40-hour BAI class within 4 weeks of hire. (see http : www.bacb.com for more information on becoming a RBT). Prior ABA experience a plus.

Training will be provided as per the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) guidelines including a 40 hour training in ABA concepts and a skills assessment. Subsequent yearly skills assessments will be implemented as per the OHA guidelines to maintain certification. Weekly supervisions will be provided under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analysist (BCBA)

Comfortable working with children who display behavior challenges.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of clients, understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.