Behavior Technician - Autism Center

The Behavior Technician assists in delivering behavior analysis services to children with autism under the direction and close supervision of the behavior analyst. The Behavior Technician is dedicated to providing the highest quality of safe care with compassion in partnership with each individual child, their team, and their family. The Behavior Technician implements specific curricula, based on Applied Behavior Analysis, designed to work toward each child’s individual treatment plan goals; provides day-to-day child supervision and ensures child safety.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

1. Under the supervision of the Behavior Analyst and Director, implement approved ABA treatment plans including both skill acquisition programs and behavior reduction programs.

2. Implement all programs and interventions using behavior technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.

3. Track and record child’s progress by maintaining daily records including daily data collection on all goals and writing objective session notes.

4. Participate equally with other team members in supervising and maintaining safety of children in all activities, both in and out of the center.

5. Implement individualized schedules for each child.

6. Maintain professional communication with families through authorized daily notes and verbal communication.

7. Maintain cleanliness and organization of learning environment daily.

8. When children are not present assist with program needs that will enhance performance (creating new materials, schedules and reading pertinent research regarding applied behavior analysis, etc.)

9. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education :  High School Diploma or equivalent or GED equivalent

Skills :   Must have the ability to be self-motivated, work independently, exhibit enthusiasm and demonstrate patience with the students required. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to retrieve information from computer.

Years of Experience :  Documented work experience with children with autism

License :   Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or obtain RBT within introductory period.

Certification :   CPR certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands :   Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs., 20% of the time.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.