Applied Behavioral Analyst

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks a Behavioral Technician to provide clinical ABA-based instruction to children with autism in home, school, and community settings in Abu Dhabi. You will implement behavior reduction protocols, collect data, write plans, and collaborate with families, teachers, and the treatment team under BCBA supervision.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and safe handling practices in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• BCBA/BCaBA certification or equivalent preferred.
• Existing or qualified for DOH Licensing as ABA.
• Minimum 2 years of experience post qualification in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Write behavior support plans, conduct functional assessments, and communicate with teachers, parents, and caregivers.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with treatment protocols.
• Lead Behavioral Technician duties in the absence of the lead.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and ensure safety, confidentiality, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior analysis

Direct client care

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

BCBA/BCaBA certification (preferred)

DOH Licensing eligibility as ABA

Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Description

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements. Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols. Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior. Writing behavior support plans, collecting data and conducting functional assessments, communicating with teachers, parents, family members and caregivers, working with clients one-on-one or in a group in a home or center setting Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols. Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA. Utilize safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with clients. Maintain client confidentiality. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment. Assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence. Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers. Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings. Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable Ensuring compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures Assisting in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections Education Participating in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• BCBA, BCaBA, or equivalent certification is often preferred.
• Existing or qualified for DOH Licensing as ABA
• Minimum 2 years of experience post qualification in related field