Behavior Technician

Grafton; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused behavioral health organization is seeking a Behavior Specialist/Behavior Technician to deliver direct behavioral services to children and families. You will document progress, collaborate with a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and support families in implementing behavior interventions. Applicants should possess a degree in psychology or a related field, be at least 19 years old, and must obtain RBT certification within six months. The position offers a compensation range of $21.38-$28.04/hr based on experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Bachelors preferred in psychology or a related field.
• RBT certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct delivery of behavioral services.
• Document case activities and maintain communication with BCBA.
• Schedule and keep appointments for family support.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Outstanding social skills

Solid reporting skills

Impartial assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

High school diploma with 6 months experience

Associate’s degree with 3 months experience

Tools

Behavioral assessment tools

Job description

Richmond Campus
Midlothian, VA 23112, USA

Description

The Be havior S pecialist /Behavior Technician is responsible for direct delivery of behavioral services to children and families /caregivers. This position maintains accurate record keeping of case notes and communicat es with supervising Board-Certified B ehavior A nalyst about the program and the progress of the treatment plan for individuals served . The position will utilize the strategies and principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to manage a caseload of clients and work with their families by providing services in family homes or other appropriate settings . Reports to a Clinical Administrator or a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works under the supervision of a BCBA to collaborative ly establish and/or implement a treatment plan based on a functional assessment.
• Provide direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional , leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.
• May prepare written assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral, skills, strengths, barriers self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments as appropriate .
• Implement language and academic programs by collecting individual progress data, maintaining program books, and creating teaching materials.
• Document case activities or other required daily documentation for both data analysis and billing purposes in a timely manner.
• Schedule and keep scheduled appointments to support family with implementing behavior intervention in home and schedule and keep supervision meetings with BCBA for supervision and as needed.
• Discuss treatment progress, supports family in implementing in-home behavior strategies that support the treatment plan, and responds to parents and/ or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, etc.
• Attends job specific conferences and/ or training as scheduled, and a ssists in the trainings and mentoring of new staff
• Communicate effectively about all ideas, successes or concerns
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 19 years of age
• Any applicant who is not RBT certified at hire will be given 6 months to obtain certification
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services or a related field OR
  • Associate’s degree and 3 months experience working with children required OR
  • High school diploma and 6 months experience working with children required
• Prior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities preferred
• Experience in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and in designing and evaluating behavioral interventions preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skills
• Solid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills are essential

COMPENSATION

• $21.38-$28.04/hr. based on experience

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

• Between 7:00AM-6:00PM

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in General Studies.
• Bachelors or better in Psychology.
• High School or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License
• Registered Behavior Tech

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at [e-mail] or 540-542-0200 Ext. 6429.